Cynthia Erivo and Joaquina Kalukango Sing 'Killing Me Softly' | Next at the Kennedy Center

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Find more Cynthia Erivo and live music in this playlist 🎶: kzbin.info/aero/PLzkQfVIJun2LGoHthcE3cT7EawXLAqWiF&si=21Dtd7aS8yXgtd6d

[@trentt5310]

Cynthia is the gift that keeps on giving

[@princemarkf.4526]

Literally every time I get on she had a new video up.!

[@BoetPrince]

Absolutely

[@aoz307]

Agreed! *slams table*

[@yolandahall1247]

Yes she is

[@onehonei2]

Yes she never disappoints.

[@ree3762]

Can’t get enough of Cynthia Erivo

[@nenyeo6090]

Me either

[@betsyhenderson3350]

I luv her and her style and look

[@womenofstature]

Shout out to the background vocals 🔥

[@kpj5272]

YES💥

[@Aggarius]

They really did slay here

[@sharkkeeper01]

Cynthia Erivo is one of the best voices of this generation!

[@dayumyopretty5317]

Amen

[@ms.lovelace5049]

Another Tether..!

[@gloriaharculete3932]

True

[@jak30341]

Yes her agility, range and light crystal clearness, her voice is clear as a whistle ❤. I would enjoy her showcase more power but she’s a gift to music.

[@Rose-re9tn]

CYTHIA AND JENIFFER HUDSON

[@helenefaw3210]

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]

😂😂😂😂😂 TRUTH

[@LG-universe]

Not the traffic ticket. 🤣🤣🤣

[@katizaselis]

😂😂😂😂Insane! 👏

[@tobi_adediran]

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]

I came here to say what you said, but you said it first - 🤔😮🤣😉👍🏿

[@KenBarbz]

First time hearing Joaquina Kalukango...and that girl got soul!!!💯💯😊

[@Nico14071997]

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

[@01jeanie]

Cynthia's voice gives me goosebumps

[@christopherb5338]

Perfect Cynthia never oversings...she always come to serve and compliment...what a spirit and gift

[@homodeus8713]

One the most generous artists ❤

[@Tenebrius1963]

Never oversing??? That's all she does from the first note, come on! Go listen to Roberta Flack again. That is no oversinging.

[@TaminoemiDiri]

Cynthia always compliments any singer in the world she sings with. She’s got such great musical balance. I love her so much ❤

[@Katie21892]

The harmonies gave me chills ❤❤❤

[@ffthrne8995]

Cynthia's voice is like silk! I could listen to it all day

[@milliyonsimmons4385]

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.

[@atlsuperstar]

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”!

[@cacobapt]

the Lauryn hill melismas being the blueprint for every version of this song even tho it's a cover is fascinating

[@geoffreyblackmer]

I was j u s t thinking the same thing!

[@cacobapt]

@@geoffreyblackmer no matter how much time passes, people always give her flowers for that interpretation

[@ginaseon]

Robert Flack, the original version was a big hit.

[@cacobapt]

@@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]

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.

[@kizzydiaz5051]

Cynthia on a different level, mind blowing and beautiful ❤️

[@moniquedennis4528]

❤

[@homodeus8713]

Masterful. Legendary.

[@NickAdelman]

the harmonies Cynthia's singing are perfect

[@GraciesMom]

What can you say about this duet???? CLASSY! This is just beautiful -pitch perfect-just like butter. Mmmmmmm, could just listen all day…

[@serenemelody2165]

Cynthia Erivo is a masterful vocalist!

[@MsDjphoenix]

This is my introduction to Joaquina Kalukango Sing and I am loving her as well. Yes!

[@elliexls7278]

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]

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.

[@cathyskahill39]

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. 💕

[@priscillao7594]

Amazing harmonies!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤❤❤❤😍😍😍

[@stevenjamison5896]

Where has this been my whole life? How wonderful.

[@JW-do9wq]

Much love to these wonderful artist ❤! Please don’t forget the legendary Roberta Flack

[@angelasmith7369]

Yes, please don't forget Miss Roberta Flack!

[@GraciesMom]

I saw Ms. Flack years ago-oh my goodness….she is a queen!!!! She put on quite a show! 💯👏

[@Tony-Newman]

Miss Flack - truly AMAZING!!!

[@janmoore626]

Roberta Flack song the before Lauryn Hill!

[@baronesslizzy8428]

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. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ih4806]

세상에.. 이렇게 멋진 노래를 이제야 듣다니.. 인생은 아름다운 거네요~

[@Milani2k]

It’s sooo disrespectfully BEAUTIFUL to have a voice like Cynthia’s🥹😍😍✨

[@Prismatic9008]

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 💕💕

[@DianeNielson]

Unbelievably soulful rendition of Killing Me Softly!! 😭Such talent!!

[@williamhoward2731]

I wish to thank you for sharing this awesome music video with me .

[@boogiebrewster8990]

CYNTHIA Gives Every Cover She Performs & EXTRA LUSHNESS...❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@tiavon12885]

Cynthia Erivo voice is 🔥🔥🔥

[@nanarose8537]

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. 😊❤😊

[@fredcush6031]

The harmonies. The BGVs ❤❤❤. Cynthia and Joaquina, just heaven.😊😊

[@lexijco1]

Celie and Nettie back together!!! This was beautiful. I love their blend, they complement each other well 🤩

[@SangwithMEee]

Pure talent! I fall for your voice Cynthia.

[@EvaBitterSuite]

Absolutely love this woman's talent.....triple threat!!!!!!!!!!! They both sound amaaaazing!!!!!!

[@joyajohnson2216]

This is a dream collaboration singing the perfect song.

[@britneypage7342]

I'm just kinda in love with Cynthia and her many talents.

[@laineyg6]

What a magical performance. I didn’t know Joaquina before this, but they’re both just gorgeous singers.

[@lcortezsb]

i bet Roberta Flack is loving this. Best cover I have ever heard. Amazing!!!!

[@MinervaWashington-c5s]

Finally real talent!!Cynthia has a beautiful voice. Her and Joaqunia complement each other.

[@nikko_93]

Cynthia’s voice is beautiful! Makes me feel like I’m in heaven

[@kpitt1204]

I’m just blown away with this duet! Their voices compliment one another so sweetly.

[@EddValdez]

that vocalization 03:39 is the greatest thing i didn't know i needed

[@DeeBaby365]

Their Harmonies were amazing and full of fun & Loveliness🫶🏾😊💯💯💯 both ladies did that👌🏾

[@baronesslizzy8428]

Cynthia and Joaquina are rocking it softly and killing this song. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@HappySunshine37288]

These ladies are simply beautiful and the vibe is fire. Love it!!!❤❤❤❤

[@sharonrobinson1635]

I can listen to her all day long.

[@tifannysortakinda]

one of the very best performances of this decade lowkey

[@crystaljames-owensiii4430]

Tremendous! Harmonies on point! Background harmonies... tight! Drums mics are a bit loud, but sounded great. The ending was everything!

[@EDeyUCATE]

This is immaculate!💙

[@alleenthornton5225]

Absolutely amazing & so enjoyable!❤️

[@thefaylawrence]

I loved it… great job ladies.

[@Jumbaride]

The drums were a bit too heavy-handed for me, but the voices front to back were divine. 🩷💜

[@CumulusSkies]

Drummer here, and IMO, the drummer’s not heavy handed - it’s the mix. The person doing sound had the drums too loud.

[@Jumbaride]

​@@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]

Ah, gotcha. Then yes, we’re def in agreement. :)

[@Jumbaride]

@@CumulusSkies 😊

[@raymascetta]

Agreed - it’s the mix…they all seem to cover her voice too much in these live performances.

[@sharhondagarrett4245]

Cynthia is AMAZING! this was awesome! 🙌🏽❤️

[@gliehazuelo9233]

I love Cynthia Erivo!!! Pure talent!!!

[@bransft]

Oh my how beautiful these ladies sing. Roberta must be honored with that.

[@jheremymedina4092]

LIKE WHAT!!?? AMAZINGG❤❤❤❤❤

[@freaksy2073]

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]

Don’t forget my girl Lauryn

[@freaksy2073]

@@sportsfan7012 how could anyone forget Ms Hill? Also one of the great renditions of Ms Flack’s original 👍🏻

[@josephinebournes8212]

The original belongs to Lori Lieberman, the actual songwriter.

[@SheeshAbbility-jt2vg]

The moment she started the song gives me chills all over my body, and thinks that Cynthia will ate this one!🔥

[@papicaliente_8826]

Both ladies sounds so beautiful together. I can listen to them all day anytime 😍

[@nancyhuffman5802]

I remember when this came out!

[@mbrookes1669]

Cynthia, you are beautiful, graceful and amazingly talented lady.

[@bobgarrett3367]

the end is exquisite

[@divadoll606]

That was absolutely beautiful. I was completely enthralled.❤

[@zoecunningham3019]

Perfection! Each note, blend & harmonic mesh

[@BinnOfficial20]

big applause to the back up vocals.

[@WilliamMitchell-t2h]

My hope is that these two make an album together and it is sold in the U. S. A. Please ladies make it so. Much respect and love.

[@cherisej7829]

Love the background vocalists!!!!❤❤

[@camarampaso396]

One of the clearest voice I’ve heard ever in my life. 😍 My first time to hear Cynthia 😍 I’m in awe 😮😮

[@BrendaThoren]

Absolutely enchanting! I'd love to have just an ounce of her talent Her "Alfie" performance at the Kennedy Center awards show was supreme!

[@Rosannasfriend]

Beautiful. The harmonies really made this.

[@LondonHasFallin]

I could listen to the intro on repeat 🙌 So gentle and powerful at the same time.

[@aligator9552]

Cynthia is a PHENOMENAL talent!! The way she attacks the notes and accents the song is tear educing.

[@NickAdelman]

3:04... that duet 😮🤩

[@lauragarcia6310]

Beautifuly sung by 2 beautiful Ladies!! ❤ Those voices😮 so gracefuly sung🥹 what a performance Ty PBS for sharing this

[@aglayblanquel8864]

Excelente voz de Cintyas ❤

[@Amanda-bd6vk]

AMAZING ❤️❤️ Essa mulher é um patrimônio da humanidade ❤️❤️ sensacional demais 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@rainy_day079]

シンシア様、一度だけ生でお声を聴きました。まさに、至福の時でした。

[@MichaelHammond]

WOW! Just WOW!!! Two dynamic performers!

[@NinaHervieu-g5n]

what is expressed from the heart cannot be written in words . Thank you for this elegant, generous and very graceful interpretation. 🤩❤️🙏

[@zettabranch6038]

Cynthia has an AMAZING voice ❤

[@fizzedupslade4082]

Looks like a whole lot of joy right here for everyone. ♥Cynthia Erivo

[@tammyjboudreaux2836]

my mind is blown wide open with this magic... beautiful..

[@annamariajones4564]

Wow, she brought it with this well loved song, and when the voices came together it was lite, beautiful Rendition ladies!!🌹🌹🥰❤️

[@OhioFootHills]

That hit a spot. Thanks.

[@rrb_canada]

The time simply STOPS in the magical Cynthia's voice!! Thank you SO much Bella !!!!!

[@jefersonamilcarlima9880]

Apaixonado por Cinthia que voz . Que beleza ! Que mulher maravilhosa

[@silverparis2948]

My gosh this is so butter smooth and gets you vibing. They are so amazing ❤

[@JamieFrevele]

Absolutely flawless in every way. 💜

[@VeraLúciaMonteSantodePinho]

Maravilhosas! Deram show! Cantam muitoooo! Ameiiii! 👏👏❤️❤️❤️

[@osirismason7047]

Simplemente... MARAVILLOSAS! UNAS DIOSAS LA RAZA SUPERIOR EN TODO ÁMBITO. ❤🙌👁💙🗝🍀

[@hiatusmode989]

Cynthia’s voice 😫😫🫰🏻❤️🫰🏻

[@jonathan1925]

The band and the background vocalists are splendid. The set up l; audio output is great, too!❤

[@adhifahkusumahdinata2633]

Proud of you Anggun, ciri khas orang Indonesia tidak terbuang sama sekali walaupun sdh go international..gak banyak cakap tp karya membuktikan km diakui dunia❤

[@mariacoronel2547]

0:43 What a voice! I love Cinthya’s songs and overall vibe!

[@TheK9class]

That kiss on the cheek and the reaction to it was so pleasant to watch

[@blessingakhivbareme7153]

That was absolutely beautiful, so mesmerizing ❤❤❤❤