Chris de Burgh in Birmingham gig
He's one of the world's most successful performers.
Irish singer-songwriter Chris de Burgh has sold more than 45 million albums and his 1986 hit Lady In Red was a number one around the world.
He's back on the road with a new album, A Better World, which will be performed at Birmingham Symphony Hall on Monday. It provides much food for thought.
The title sets the tone and intent for a collection of songs which, although not exclusively concerned with key issues of the day, holds a mirror to many of them.
Musically, A Better World is a familiar melting pot of diverse styles, tempos and instrumentation. Ballads sit alongside anthems, solo performances with band or orchestral ensemble pieces. Straight-ahead rock and pop songs are infused with regional flavour, from Caribbean to Celtic. Guitar, bass, drums and keyboards are augmented by pipes, strings and brass.
