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Cynthia Erivo: Legendary Voices

Award-winning actress and singer Cynthia Erivo makes her debut at the 91Èȱ¬ Proms, paying tribute to singers that have inspired her.

91Èȱ¬ Radio 2 pays a visit to the Royal Albert Hall for Cynthia Erivo's 91Èȱ¬ Proms debut.

Cynthia Erivo is a creative phenomenon: a London-born, Tony, Grammy and Emmy award-winning actress, singer, songwriter and producer, whose career has taken her from her childhood in South London to the West End and Broadway, and whose recordings have also thrilled audiences on both sides of the Atlantic.

Tonight, backed by the 91Èȱ¬ Concert Orchestra she salutes the legendary female voices that have shown her the way: artists such as Nina Simone, Shirley Bassey, Billie Holiday and Gladys Knight. ‘I wanted to pay homage to them,’ she says. ‘Women who have influenced my sound, the music I’ve listened to, and the way I tell my story.’

Elaine Paige presents, and during the interval, there's another chance to hear Cynthia pick her Tracks Of My Years with Ken Bruce.

This concert was first broadcast on Radio 3 on 17th July, live from the Royal Albert Hall in London.

1 hour, 57 minutes

Music Played

  • John Cacavas

    Showbiz & Smiles

    • Big Screen Legends 2.
    • Bruton.
    • 17.
  • Cynthia Erivo & 91Èȱ¬ Concert Orchestra

    Don't Rain On My Parade (91Èȱ¬ Proms)

  • Cynthia Erivo & 91Èȱ¬ Concert Orchestra

    I Put A Spell On You (91Èȱ¬ Proms)

  • Cynthia Erivo & 91Èȱ¬ Concert Orchestra

    At Last (91Èȱ¬ Proms)

  • Cynthia Erivo & 91Èȱ¬ Concert Orchestra

    All I Could Do Was Cry (91Èȱ¬ Proms)

  • 91Èȱ¬ Concert Orchestra

    Love Me Or Leave Me (91Èȱ¬ Proms)

  • Cynthia Erivo & 91Èȱ¬ Concert Orchestra

    Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (91Èȱ¬ Proms)

  • Cynthia Erivo & 91Èȱ¬ Concert Orchestra

    Feeling Good (91Èȱ¬ Proms)

  • Annie Lennox

    Why

    • Greatest Hits 92 (Various Artists).
    • Telstar.
    • 8.
  • Mike + the Mechanics

    The Living Years

    • Now 1989 (Various Artists).
    • Now.
    • 4.
  • Aretha Franklin

    Dr Feelgood (Love Is A Serious Business)

    • Aretha Franklin - Queen Of Soul.
    • Atlantic.
  • John Lennon

    Imagine

    • GIMME SOME TRUTH. (Deluxe).
    • Calderstone.
  • Prince

    The Beautiful Ones

  • India.Arie

    I Am Light

    • SongVersation.
    • BMG Rights Management (US) LLC.
    • 16.
  • Mary J. Blige

    My Life

  • Sting

    Fragile

    • Fields Of Gold - The Best Of Sting.
    • A&M.
  • 91Èȱ¬ Concert Orchestra

    Where Do I Begin (91Èȱ¬ Proms)

  • Cynthia Erivo & 91Èȱ¬ Concert Orchestra

    I (Who Have Nothing) (91Èȱ¬ Proms)

  • Cynthia Erivo & 91Èȱ¬ Concert Orchestra

    Stormy Weather (91Èȱ¬ Proms)

  • Cynthia Erivo & 91Èȱ¬ Concert Orchestra

    First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (91Èȱ¬ Proms)

  • 91Èȱ¬ Concert Orchestra

    La Vie En Rose (91Èȱ¬ Proms)

  • Cynthia Erivo & 91Èȱ¬ Concert Orchestra

    Ne Me Quitte Pas (91Èȱ¬ Proms)

  • Cynthia Erivo & 91Èȱ¬ Concert Orchestra

    Ain't No Way (91Èȱ¬ Proms)

  • Cynthia Erivo & 91Èȱ¬ Concert Orchestra

    Glowing Up (91Èȱ¬ Proms)

  • Cynthia Erivo & 91Èȱ¬ Concert Orchestra

    You're Not Here (91Èȱ¬ Proms)

  • Cynthia Erivo & 91Èȱ¬ Concert Orchestra

    Midnight Train To Georgia (91Èȱ¬ Proms)

  • Cynthia Erivo & 91Èȱ¬ Concert Orchestra

    Nothing Compares 2 U (91Èȱ¬ Proms)

Broadcast

  • Sun 24 Jul 2022 20:00