Cynthia Erivo is all the rage at the moment following her performance in the film ‘Wicked’. But although it might be tempting to attribute her fame to sheer hype, this live duet between her and Jennifer Hudson will leave you in no doubt that her talent is one hundred percent genuine! In fact, this performance is almost guaranteed to knock you out of your chair, so rich and powerful are the vocals of these two talented divas.
The singers choose the emotional ballad ‘What Is Love?’ from ‘The Colour Purple’ as the song for their duet, and quite frankly they absolutely smash it. Sounding like angels when they sing together, the live audience clearly can’t get enough of the singers’ stunning voices, and as the track builds in energy and emotion, the crowd starts to go wild. It’s little wonder this video is well on the way to going viral!
The duet came when Cynthia made an appearance on Jennifer’s television show a few weeks ago, and Jennifer was adamant that her guest couldn’t leave before they had sung something. Having starred in ‘The Color Purple’ some ten years ago together, the singers made it clear before they started that they hadn’t sung the track for a very long time. Once they started singing, however, it was as if no time had passed at all, and their vocals sounded positively heavenly.
If there are any readers out there who are not already familiar with ’Wicked’ or Cynthia’s work in the film, meanwhile, we’d recommend they give this clip a watch! The film tells the story of the friendship between the two witches from the film The Wizard of Oz, while the song we hear in this clip (a duet between Cynthia and Ariana Grande) shows the hatred that the two characters feel for each other when they first meet.
If these two clips have not convinced you of the talents of Cynthia Erivo, we’re not sure anything will! She’s clearly a talented singer who is capable of performing a huge range of material, from emotive ballads to classics of musical theatre. Let’s hope her fame continues to rise and that we see plenty more of her in the future.
Cynthia Erivo’s captivating duet with Jennifer Hudson proves her immense talent and has fans yearning for more mesmerizing performances. Their emotional rendition of ‘What Is Love?’ delights audiences and showcases their phenomenal vocal prowess. To explore further into the world of these remarkable artists and their unforgettable performances, check out the links provided below.
