Santogold has been announced as the supporting act on Coldplay’s upcoming U.S. tour.

She will be touring alongside the band for seven upcoming performance on their ‘Vida La Vida’ tour throughout July and August.

These will be Santogold’s first performances in the U.S since her widely received appearances at Coachella and SXSW.

She will also be performing at this year’s Lollapalooza festival and Central Park SummerStage.

Santogold will play:

• New York, NY, Central Park SummerStage – July 20
• Chicago, IL, United Center – 23 (supporting Coldplay)
• Philadelphia, PA, Wachovia Center – 25 (supporting Coldplay)
• Montreal, QC, Bell Center – 29 (supporting Coldplay)
• Toronto, ON, Air Canada Center – 30 (supporting Coldplay)
• Hartford, CT, XL Center – August 2 (supporting Coldplay)
• Washington, DC, Verizon Center – 3 (supporting Coldplay)
• Boston, MA, TB Banknorth Garden – 4 (supporting Coldplay)

(by Victoria Tsigonis)