
Wed July 8, 2026
GRAMMY-nominated & Platinum-selling, Singer -songwriterKARYN WHITE
Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM
Karyn White Returns to Yoshi’s Oakland — The Bay Area Welcomes a Legend Home
Get ready for a night of pure magic as we celebrate the triumphant return of the incomparable Karyn White, launching her brand‑new tour right here in the Bay Area. A proud Sacramento native, Karyn is known for leaving every ounce of passion, power, and soul on the stage — and this homecoming performance will be no exception.
Prepare to be moved by her electrifying vocals, emotional depth, and timeless artistry. From her iconic 1988 anthem “Superwoman” to the chart‑topping duet “Love Saw It” with Babyface, Karyn White has carved an unforgettable legacy in music history. Crowned the Queen of New Jack Swing, she continues to inspire audiences around the world with her unmatched presence and undeniable talent.
Now, she steps into a new chapter with her Journey Ahead Tour and her brand‑new hit single “You’re Gonna Want Me Back.”
This is more than a concert — it’s a celebration of a legend returning to her roots.
Secure your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable night at Yoshi’s Oakland.
Don’t miss out on the Karyn White VIP Pre-Show Experience and Q&A, with Special Guest Host TBA
Presented by Mark Elliot & The A-List Musiq Circle, Your Bay Area’s Who’s Who Entertainment Network.
Karyn White is an award-winning, twice Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling, internationally acclaimed music artist and R&B singer. Her electrifying performance, strong vibrant voice & soul-felt emotions will be on full display with her return to Yoshi’s.
”Karyn has had three best-selling albums, multiple #1 hit singles across the R&B, new jack swing, pop, and dance charts, and is no stranger to platinum and gold success. Her eponymous debut album ‘Karyn White’, released in 1988 by Warner Bros, went to #1 on the R&B albums chart the following year and stayed there for seven weeks.
Karyn has etched herself into music history with her 1988 smash-hit female anthem, ‘Superwoman’. She is often referred to as “The Queen of New Jack Swing. Some of Karyn’s other timeless hits include ‘Secret Rendezvous’, ‘Romantic’, ‘The Way You Love Me’, and ‘Love Saw It’ (ft. Babyface). In 2011, Karyn launched Karyn White Enterprises (KWE), a dynamic multi-platform media company offering diverse, uplifting entertainment across the broad media landscapes of music, TV, and film.
