Emma Krightler
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Music Review
A Young Dancer Meets Michael Jackson in Pepsi’s Street Scene
Michael Jackson and young Alfonso Ribeiro share a playful street encounter in Pepsi’s 1984 commercial. Familiar dance moves and a…
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A Live Audience Frames Laura Lāce’s “Canon Rock”
Laura Lāce brings “Canon Rock” to a live audience with expressive guitar phrasing and quick, precise passages. The familiar theme…
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A Talent Show Reveals Four Comic Puppet Performers
Four fifth graders turn a school talent show into a wonderfully playful puppet routine. Coordinated costumes and pop-song cues make…
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New Orleans Guests Join Mumford & Sons for a Familiar Song
Mumford & Sons join Trombone Shorty and Jon Batiste for an energetic “House of the Rising Sun.” The New Orleans…
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Maren Morris Adds Harmony to Teddy Swims’s Ballad
Teddy Swims and Maren Morris give “Some Things I’ll Never Know” an intimate duet setting. Her harmonies meet his warm…
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Trusova’s Skate Canada Gala Moves with “Unstoppable”
Alexandra Trusova brings dynamic movement to her Skate Canada gala. Set to “Unstoppable,” the exhibition connects athletic control with an…
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Gaga and Metallica Share the Rehearsal Stage for “Moth Into Flame”
Lady Gaga joins Metallica for a fiery “Moth Into Flame.” Their contrasting voices meet inside the band’s driving arrangement, making…
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Dan Vasc Builds “Amazing Grace” Through Vocal Contrast
Dan Vasc turns “Amazing Grace” into a stirring rock ballad. His resonant singing moves from reflective phrases toward a fuller…
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Romany’s Voice and David Gilmour’s Guitar Meet in Rehearsal
Romany and David Gilmour share a haunting “Between Two Points” in tour rehearsal. Her expressive lead and his guitar give…
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Springsteen Works an Audience Request into a Band Performance
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band find their way into a joyful “You Never Can Tell.” The onstage preparation…
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Prince Takes the Lead in the Rock Hall’s Harrison Tribute
Prince’s expressive guitar takes flight during the Rock Hall tribute to George Harrison. Alongside Tom Petty and the ensemble, his…
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Steve Perry Carries Journey’s Houston “Don’t Stop Believin’”
Steve Perry and Journey bring “Don’t Stop Believin’” to life in Houston in 1981. Piano, guitar and Perry’s ringing lead…
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An Audience Sign Starts Springsteen’s “You Never Can Tell”
Bruce Springsteen turns an audience request into a joyful “You Never Can Tell.” As the E Street Band works out…
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Lambert and Lewis Share the Vocal Lines of “Girl Crush”
Adam Lambert and Leona Lewis bring contrasting voices together in an expressive “Girl Crush.” Their shared phrasing and harmonies give…
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Ye-lim Kim Follows “A Thousand Years” Across the Ice
Ye-lim Kim brings flowing movement to Christina Perri’s “A Thousand Years” at An Evening with Champions. Her expressive skating connects…
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Two Voices Find Space in Teddy Swims and Maren Morris’s Duet
Teddy Swims and Maren Morris bring intimate harmonies to “Some Things I’ll Never Know.” With a quiet piano setting around…
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Straight Faces Meet Interlocking Rhythm in a Hand-Clap Skit
Six seated performers turn a hand-clap game into a wonderfully precise stage routine. Their straight-faced delivery and interlocking movements create…
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Bublé and Groban Turn Vocal Imitation into a Stage Exchange
Michael Bublé and Josh Groban trade musical styles in a wonderfully playful concert exchange. Their affectionate impersonations bring two contrasting…
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Lakeside Harps and Drums Reshape “Paint It Black”
The Harp Twins and Volfgang Twins take “Paint It Black” into a striking lakeside setting. Bright harp lines and powerful…
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Grohl’s Guitar and Jones’s Piano Meet in a McCartney Tribute
Dave Grohl and Norah Jones unite for a beautifully expressive “Maybe I’m Amazed” at the Kennedy Center. Piano, guitar and…
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