Cynthia Erivo and Joaquina Kalukango Sing 'Killing Me Softly' | Next at the Kennedy Center
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Published 2024-01-03
"The Color Purple" co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Joaquina Kalukango perform the Hip Hop Trio Fugees’ funky rendition of "Killing Me Softly." The global hit steeped in unrequited love is told by two friends, whose friendship can be felt through the screen. Stream now: to.pbs.org/3H4ZPyk
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Cynthia Erivo & Friends: A New Year’s Eve Celebration
Award-winning stars Cynthia Erivo, Ben Platt, and Joaquina Kalukango ring in the New Year alongside the Rickey Minor Band, bringing powerful performances of some of their favorite songs to the Kennedy Center. The Tony Award winners take the audience on a journey through a diverse repertoire of songs that have shaped their artistic sensibility from Broadway and Motown to Rock and R&B. Intertwined with these soulful performances, Erivo shares personal stories of friendship and how this group of performers has supported her through her journey. NEXT at the Kennedy Center brings
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All Comments (21)
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Cynthia is the gift that keeps on giving
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Can’t get enough of Cynthia Erivo
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Shout out to the background vocals 🔥
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She could sing me a grocery list,the phone book,legal papers,a traffic ticket, basically anything you'd put in front of her and I would be in heaven!!!! LOVE this woman💜🎤😇
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Their voices complement each other so so well and I love how much fun they were having sharing the stage together! And the ending… just wow… that was heavenly!
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Cynthia Erivo is one of the best voices of this generation!
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First time hearing Joaquina Kalukango...and that girl got soul!!!💯💯😊
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Cynthia's voice gives me goosebumps
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Perfect Cynthia never oversings...she always come to serve and compliment...what a spirit and gift
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the Lauryn hill melismas being the blueprint for every version of this song even tho it's a cover is fascinating
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Cynthia's voice is like silk! I could listen to it all day
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the harmonies Cynthia's singing are perfect
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The harmonies gave me chills ❤❤❤
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I was lucky enough to see this live and this was by far my favorite song of the night! They are just magical together!!
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What can you say about this duet???? CLASSY! This is just beautiful —pitch perfect—just like butter. Mmmmmmm, could just listen all day…
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Two Best Actress Tony Award Winners!!!!!!! Joaquina was actually Nettie in The Color Purple when Cynthia won. She is now a leading lady winning Best actress for “Paradise Square”!
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Cynthia is by far the best vocalist on the planet, delivery, and ability. There is no one like this woman. she is a phenomenal woman.
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Cynthia on a different level, mind blowing and beautiful ❤️
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Cynthia Erivo is a masterful vocalist!
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Cynthia always compliments any singer in the world she sings with. She’s got such great musical balance. I love her so much ❤
