R'n'B-styled singer Erykah Badu is to play Ireland this July.

The acclaimed soul-jazz artist, best known for her seminal 1997 debut 'Baduizm', recently released her third studio album 'New Amerykah Pt.1: 4th World War'.

She'll play Vicar Street on July 1st. Tickets are €46.20 and on sale next Wednesday.