Ed Sheeran Debuts New Song 'Azizam' in Surprise New Orleans Street Performance

The Grammy-winning artist performed the unreleased track for the first time, joined by The Soul Rebels brass band in the French Quarter.

Ed Sheeran surprised fans in New Orleans on March 15 with a pop-up performance in the French Quarter, debuting his new song 'Azizam' live for the first time.
The performance featured accompaniment by The Soul Rebels brass band and drew a large, enthusiastic crowd as Sheeran invited fans to join him in a parade through the streets.
Sheeran revealed that 'Azizam' will be officially released in the coming weeks, as part of his upcoming album, which is rumored to be titled 'Play'.
This marks the latest in a series of impromptu performances by Sheeran, following similar surprise appearances in Nashville and Bengaluru earlier this year.
Sheeran's next studio album will follow 2023's 'Autumn Variations,' with the artist hinting at a return to 'big pop' sounds for his new material.