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Boston Globe
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
At Fenway Park, Hozier delivers a ‘sweet' and spiritual set
A great many of Hozier's songs were driven by a similar ambivalence, with a particular focus on the conflation of religion and sex. The churning 'Francesca' was a descent into Hell that felt like catharsis, and 'Take Me to Church' presented him as a supplicant as the walls seemed to fall in. Other less apocalyptic songs offered a soulful spirituality akin to Van Morrison, shown early with 'Angel of Small Death and the Codeine Scene' and eventually made explicit with his cover of Morrison's 'Sweet Thing,' where he slipped quite comfortably into his fellow Irishman's phrasing and timbre. Advertisement More typically, Hozier sang in a shaded voice that seemed to reverberate from deep within his gut. It could whip up a rumbling storm in the bluesy 'It Will Come Back' and help softer songs like 'De Selby (Part 1)' creep forward. And it carried the gentle murmur of 'Cherry Wine,' performed on his lonesome on a tiny secondary stage midfield, practically by itself. That song may not have been engineered for a stadium to sing along with the way a smash like 'Too Sweet' — its edges sharpened for live performance — was. But the audience sang anyway. Advertisement Amble opened with earnest, if one-note, acoustic folk-pop colored by a wheezing harmonium drone. Gigi Perez followed, also on acoustic guitar but with the energy and fire of an electric band behind her, as she sang songs of yearning with urgency and charm in a keening warble reminiscent of Brandi Carlile in her younger, scrappier days. HOZIER With Gigi Perez and Amble. At Fenway Park, Monday Marc Hirsh can be reached at or on Bluesky @ Advertisement
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Legendary Singer, 72, Leaves Fans Raving Over 'Phenomenal' Live Performance: 'Dream Come True'
Legendary Singer, 72, Leaves Fans Raving Over 'Phenomenal' Live Performance: 'Dream Come True' originally appeared on Parade. Chaka Khan absolutely electrified the crowd at Stockholm's Rosendal Garden Party over the weekend. The legendary songstress, 72, took the stage at the event on Sunday, June 15, leaving hyped fans raging across social media about her 'phenomenal' performance. Her powerhouse vocals and boundless energy proved once again why she's the undisputed Queen of Funk and Soul. From the moment Chaka began performing, she entranced attendees, seamlessly blended timeless classics like 'Ain't Nobody' and 'Sweet Thing' with vibrant stage presence, turning the garden into a celebration of pure musical only did the iconic star stun supporters with her powerhouse vocals—her ageless appearance was also on full display. For the musical evening, Chaka commanded attention in a black lace top with figure-hugging leather pants featuring fringed detailing. Paired with sky-high stilettos, bold jewelry, a thick waist belt, and her cascading signature curls, she embodied both timeless style and natural beauty—a sentiment echoed by fans online. On social media, people quickly complimented the singer's looks and vocals. Buzzing comments praised the event as a once-in-a-lifetime showcase of star power and soul. "Chaka Khan's live performance was phenomenal," one concertgoer simply summarized. The "Through the Fire" artist shared her own set of content via Instagram, posting a collection of stunning images snapped while she was on stage. "She was AMAZING!!🔥," one wrote, as another hailed it a "Incredible performance." "Absolutely rocking Stockholm! They love you so much there. SO great to see you grooving and so relaxed, killing it on stage! I remember one legendary show in the 80s at the concert house you sang so good. The entire band was in tears. ❤️🤙🏽," a third raved. In a separate comment section under a second post, more fans gushed over the soul icon. "LOVED every second. Took myself all the way up to second row in front of you and experienced all your strength, energy and LOVE. You are totally incredible and forever my singing guru 🎶💫❤️," one added. A few more sweet notes read, "What a fantastic evening 😍," "Thanks for the love you brought to the festival!! ♥️👑🌻✌🏼⭐️," "❤️❤️❤️❤️THANK YOU MOTHER YOU WAS EVERYTHING 😍🔥," and "A dream come true to see you live!" Meanwhile, someone else admitted, "My heart is crying i can't wait to see you in the UK on Wednesday waited my whole life for this moment xxx." This stellar show—where Sean Paul also delivered a riveting, noteworthy performance—launched the European leg of her 2025 tour, taking her from Stockholm straight to Montreux Jazz Festival and beyond. Next, Legendary Singer, 72, Leaves Fans Raving Over 'Phenomenal' Live Performance: 'Dream Come True' first appeared on Parade on Jun 17, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
RENZO Delivers Standout Billie Eilish Cover on ‘The Voice'
RENZO continued to prove why he's one of the most unique vocalists on The Voice this season, earning a spot in the Playoffs after a powerful performance of Billie Eilish's 'Happier Than Ever' during Monday night's Knockouts episode (April 14). Paired with fellow Team Legend artist Nell Simmons, who performed Chaka Khan's 'Sweet Thing,' RENZO delivered a gripping, emotionally nuanced version of the 2021 hit. More from Billboard Katy Perry Posts Video of Her Blue Origin Flight Featuring Outer Space Reveal of Tour Setlist Lil Nas X Reveals Partial Paralysis of Right Side of His Face: 'I Can't Even Laugh Right' BTS' Jin Prepping Second Solo Album, 'Echo' Following the performance, coach John Legend praised Nell's performance as 'poised' and 'perfection,' but ultimately chose RENZO to move forward. 'Happier Than Ever' was the title track from Billie Eilish's sophomore album, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 2021. The song itself peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned Grammy nominations for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance. RENZO's raw vocal style brought new weight to the song's emotional arc, which shifts from gentle melancholy to full-throttle anguish. His performance left the coaches visibly moved, and the audience responded with raucous applause. Later in the night, Team Legend's Olivia Kuper Harris also earned a spot in the next round with a sultry rendition of Donna Summer's 'Last Dance,' narrowly edging out Jacquelyn George, who tackled JoJo's 'Too Little Too Late.' Over on Team Bublé, Adam David took on Allen Stone's 'Unaware' and impressed coach Michael Bublé and winning over Carlos Santiago, who performed Calum Scott's 'You Are the Reason.' In another pairing, Jadyn Cree's performance of Avril Lavigne's 'Keep Holding On' earned her a spot in the Playoffs, with Bublé noting her voice 'cuts through.' Meanwhile, Team Kelsea's Knockout between Jaelen Johnston and Hailey Wright saw both artists step up. Hailey brought crowd-pleasing energy to the Patsy Montana classic 'I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart,' but Jaelen's take on Noah Kahan's 'Dial Drunk' ultimately secured his win. The night closed with a dramatic decision on Team Adam, where Conor James' rendition of Alphaville's 'Forever Young' narrowly beat Darius J.'s high-energy take on Estelle's 'American Boy.' However, Kelsea used her steal to bring Darius onto her team, saying, 'I've been waiting for this for so long.' With RENZO's Knockout victory, Team Legend's updated lineup heading into the Playoffs includes Ari Camille, Bryson Battle, Olivia Kuper Harris, and RENZO — a stacked roster for the live shows. The Voice Season 27 continues Mondays on NBC. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
