Jay-Z To Play 'Concert Of Change' For Barack Obama

US rapper Jay-Z will perform a one off show in Washington DC a day before the inauguration of president elect Barack Obama.

"The Concert on the Eve of Change” will take place in the intimate Warner Theater on January 19th.

The rapper will perform in the company of his full backing band.

A number of musical events have been planned around Mr Obama's White House inauguration on January 20th.

Jay-Z was one of a number of prominent musicians who endorsed Mr Obama during his campaign to become America's first black president.

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Tickets go on sale on Friday at 10am. For more information, check out the Gigwise Gig Guide.