Cynthia Erivo and Joaquina Kalukango Sing 'Killing Me Softly' | Next at the Kennedy Center
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"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
together a powerhouse trio of friends, reflecting on the past, and offering hope towards the future. Stream now: to.pbs.org/3H4ZPyk
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Cynthia is the gift that keeps on giving
@princemarkf.4526
5 ай бұрын
Literally every time I get on she had a new video up.!
@BoetPrince
5 ай бұрын
Absolutely
@aoz307
5 ай бұрын
Agreed! *slams table*
@yolandahall1247
5 ай бұрын
Yes she is
@onehonei2
5 ай бұрын
Yes she never disappoints.
Can’t get enough of Cynthia Erivo
@nenyeo6090
5 ай бұрын
Me either
@betsyhenderson3350
4 ай бұрын
I luv her and her style and look
Shout out to the background vocals 🔥
@kpj5272
5 ай бұрын
YES💥
@aggarius2944
Ай бұрын
They really did slay here
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!
@macwell
5 ай бұрын
I came here to say what you said, but you said it first - 🤔😮🤣😉👍🏿
Cynthia Erivo is one of the best voices of this generation!
@dayumyopretty5317
4 ай бұрын
Amen
@ms.lovelace5049
4 ай бұрын
Another Tether..!
@gloriaharculete3932
Ай бұрын
True
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💜🎤😇
@iago07
5 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂 TRUTH
@LG-universe
3 ай бұрын
Not the traffic ticket. 🤣🤣🤣
Perfect Cynthia never oversings...she always come to serve and compliment...what a spirit and gift
@homodeus8713
3 ай бұрын
One the most generous artists ❤
@Tenebrius1963
3 ай бұрын
Never oversing??? That's all she does from the first note, come on! Go listen to Roberta Flack again. That is no oversinging.
First time hearing Joaquina Kalukango...and that girl got soul!!!💯💯😊
@Nico14071997
5 ай бұрын
You need to listen to her sing Let It Burn from Paradise Square! Cynthia is in the audience cheering her on when she sings it at the tonys
Cynthia's voice gives me goosebumps
Cynthia's voice is like silk! I could listen to it all day
The harmonies gave me chills ❤❤❤
the Lauryn hill melismas being the blueprint for every version of this song even tho it's a cover is fascinating
@geoffreyblackmer
5 ай бұрын
I was j u s t thinking the same thing!
@cacobapt
5 ай бұрын
@@geoffreyblackmer no matter how much time passes, people always give her flowers for that interpretation
@ginaseon
5 ай бұрын
Robert Flack, the original version was a big hit.
@cacobapt
5 ай бұрын
@@ginaseon I know that, not saying it wasn't, I'm saying that most of the black artists covering the song pay homage to her, and it's clear to see
@klaritystjohn3074
5 ай бұрын
And contrary to popular belief, Roberta Flack's version is also a cover -- not the original. Much love & respect to all these queens being a testament to the definition of a classic record.
Cynthia on a different level, mind blowing and beautiful ❤️
@moniquedennis4528
5 ай бұрын
❤
@homodeus8713
3 ай бұрын
Masterful. Legendary.
the harmonies Cynthia's singing are perfect
I was lucky enough to see this live and this was by far my favorite song of the night! They are just magical together!!
@TheGreatPresenter
7 күн бұрын
Please telll us more. I love Cynthia and only discovered her a couple of years ago. As soon as I heard her sing, I had to find out more about her.
What can you say about this duet???? CLASSY! This is just beautiful -pitch perfect-just like butter. Mmmmmmm, could just listen all day…
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.
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”!
Cynthia always compliments any singer in the world she sings with. She’s got such great musical balance. I love her so much ❤
Much love to these wonderful artist ❤! Please don’t forget the legendary Roberta Flack
@angelasmith7369
5 ай бұрын
Yes, please don't forget Miss Roberta Flack!
@GraciesMom
2 ай бұрын
I saw Ms. Flack years ago-oh my goodness….she is a queen!!!! She put on quite a show! 💯👏
This is my introduction to Joaquina Kalukango Sing and I am loving her as well. Yes!
Cynthia Erivo is a masterful vocalist!
Amazing harmonies!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤❤❤❤😍😍😍
The moment she started the song gives me chills all over my body, and thinks that Cynthia will ate this one!🔥
When I was in Jr, High School in the 1970s(!), I baby sat this family in Ithaca, NY. When the children were in bed, I loved listening to the records that the family had, and this was my absolute favorite song, I would listen to it over and over. I didn't watch TV, I didn't raid the fridge, I would listen to their records, and this song, over and over. It brings back so many memories! Thank you Cynthia and Joaquina. Your voices are amazing, and perfect for this song. 💕
This was the first song I heard when I came to the UK in 1988. I was 28. Sinead talked to me. Listening to it from Cynthia in 2024 at 64 I’m speechless. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The harmonies. The BGVs ❤❤❤. Cynthia and Joaquina, just heaven.😊😊
The meshing of their voices makes me all 'goose pimply' and oh so happy! What an awesome blast of talent to have the privilege of witnessing. 😊❤😊
Unbelievably soulful rendition of Killing Me Softly!! 😭Such talent!!
CYNTHIA Gives Every Cover She Performs & EXTRA LUSHNESS...❤🎉❤🎉❤
Cynthia Erivo voice is 🔥🔥🔥
I wish to thank you for sharing this awesome music video with me .
OUTSTANDING!!! Both so talented.
Their Harmonies were amazing and full of fun & Loveliness🫶🏾😊💯💯💯 both ladies did that👌🏾
These ladies are simply beautiful and the vibe is fire. Love it!!!❤❤❤❤
I could listen to the intro on repeat 🙌 So gentle and powerful at the same time.
Absolutely love this woman's talent.....triple threat!!!!!!!!!!! They both sound amaaaazing!!!!!!
I'm just kinda in love with Cynthia and her many talents.
This is immaculate!💙
Finally real talent!!Cynthia has a beautiful voice. Her and Joaqunia complement each other.
i bet Roberta Flack is loving this. Best cover I have ever heard. Amazing!!!!
Celie and Nettie back together!!! This was beautiful. I love their blend, they complement each other well 🤩
It’s sooo disrespectfully BEAUTIFUL to have a voice like Cynthia’s🥹😍😍✨
Perfection! Each note, blend & harmonic mesh
Tremendous! Harmonies on point! Background harmonies... tight! Drums mics are a bit loud, but sounded great. The ending was everything!
Cynthia Erivo is BANGER. Jesss. ❤. She sings effortlessly. Pure voice. A rare gem😊
I remember when this came out!
Cynthia and Joaquina are rocking it softly and killing this song. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This is a dream collaboration singing the perfect song.
Beautifuly sung by 2 beautiful Ladies!! ❤ Those voices😮 so gracefuly sung🥹 what a performance Ty PBS for sharing this
Wow, she brought it with this well loved song, and when the voices came together it was lite, beautiful Rendition ladies!!🌹🌹🥰❤️
The time simply STOPS in the magical Cynthia's voice!! Thank you SO much Bella !!!!!
Absolutely amazing & so enjoyable!❤️
@THEFAYLAWRENCE
5 ай бұрын
I loved it… great job ladies.
the end is exquisite
That was absolutely beautiful. I was completely enthralled.❤
Love the background vocalists!!!!❤❤
Absolutely enchanting! I'd love to have just an ounce of her talent Her "Alfie" performance at the Kennedy Center awards show was supreme!
Cynthia is AMAZING! this was awesome! 🙌🏽❤️
Oh my how beautiful these ladies sing. Roberta must be honored with that.
That hit a spot. Thanks.
LIKE WHAT!!?? AMAZINGG❤❤❤❤❤
What a magical performance. I didn’t know Joaquina before this, but they’re both just gorgeous singers.
Beautiful. The harmonies really made this.
3:04... that duet 😮🤩
Apaixonado por Cinthia que voz . Que beleza ! Que mulher maravilhosa
Both ladies sounds so beautiful together. I can listen to them all day anytime 😍
The drums were a bit too heavy-handed for me, but the voices front to back were divine. 🩷💜
@CumulusSkies
5 ай бұрын
Drummer here, and IMO, the drummer’s not heavy handed - it’s the mix. The person doing sound had the drums too loud.
@Jumbaride
5 ай бұрын
@@CumulusSkiesHi there. I didn't post that the drummer was heavy-handed; I noted that the drums were heavy-handed. It sounded like they had a mic sitting right on the drums. Despite the misunderstanding, I think you and I are ultimately on the same page.
@CumulusSkies
5 ай бұрын
Ah, gotcha. Then yes, we’re def in agreement. :)
@Jumbaride
5 ай бұрын
@@CumulusSkies 😊
@raymascetta
4 ай бұрын
Agreed - it’s the mix…they all seem to cover her voice too much in these live performances.
Absolutely flawless in every way. 💜
Wow amazing performance from both singers !
my mind is blown wide open with this magic... beautiful..
One of the clearest voice I’ve heard ever in my life. 😍 My first time to hear Cynthia 😍 I’m in awe 😮😮
Beautifully done! Love Cynthia ❤🎉
Just beautiful, you girls sound absolutely amazing
This is just wonderful, could go on listening all night❤
Cynthia’s voice is beautiful! Makes me feel like I’m in heaven
I thoroughly enjoyed their voices together🥂
Wow. Amazing Harmonies what a beautiful voice both of you
WOWWWWWA! BEAUTIFUL! THAT TOUCHED MY SOUL ❤
Looks like a whole lot of joy right here for everyone. ♥Cynthia Erivo
Superb duo 👏 👌 🙏 , masterpiece duo , beautifully ladies !!! , thnk u for this sueprb interpretation ❤❤❤
Beautifully done! Love this!! Brava!!! 👏👏👏👏
0:43 What a voice! I love Cinthya’s songs and overall vibe!
Such lovely voices
that was simply fantastic.
one of the very best performances of this decade lowkey
Simplesmente lindo o dueto! Já gostava da musica original agora me tornei fã das duas! Parabéns!❤
Excelente voz de Cintyas ❤
Une tuerie ce remake. Bravo à ces 2 grandes Artistes. Magnificat. A écouter en douceur et éternellement ❤❤❤❤❤❤ waou
Lovely. Just so lovely!
Amazing Voices!!!
You are both amazing ladies!
Immediate goosebumps when Cynthia started singing 🥰 Best rendition of this song for a long time.Roberta Flack’s original version is for me the best but this was fantastic 👏👏👏💜
@sportsfan7012
5 ай бұрын
Don’t forget my girl Lauryn
@freaksy2073
5 ай бұрын
@@sportsfan7012 how could anyone forget Ms Hill? Also one of the great renditions of Ms Flack’s original 👍🏻
@josephinebournes8212
2 ай бұрын
The original belongs to Lori Lieberman, the actual songwriter.
Cynthia has an AMAZING voice ❤
That was a real treat 🎉
Cynthia, you are beautiful, graceful and amazingly talented lady.
Wow, wow, wow. Magnificent!
Truly magical rendition here! ❤
This is so beautiful !❤
My mom was a teacher. She was also my teacher. Every morning in 1995/1996 (I was 6 then & my mom was the age I am now - 33) before work (for her) and school (for me and mysister), she played the Fugees version of this song and stopped at McDonalds and got us the hotcakes and sausages combo. This song always reminds me of my mommy 💕💕
Divinas voces ,geniales mi admiración total🇦🇷