Pop & Voices
Jack’s “The Boxer” Keeps a Family Performance Close
Jack and his dad bring Simon and Garfunkel’s “The Boxer” into a warm acoustic setting. The young singer’s expressive phrasing and his father’s accompaniment give the familiar…
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Pop & Voices
Leonessa’s “Te Iwi E” Connects Choral Singing with Movement
Takapuna Grammar School’s Leonessa choir brings voices and gestures together in “Te Iwi E.” Sung in te reo Māori, the performance gives its message of unity a…
Pop & Voices
Kristen Bell’s Disney Medley Moves Between Song and Comedy
Kristen Bell and Jimmy Fallon travel through beloved Disney melodies with warmth and playful comedy. Bell’s versatile singing brings familiar characters to life as the duo moves…
Rock & Alternative
A Familiar Hymn Becomes a Power Ballad in Dan Vasc’s “Amazing Grace”
“Amazing Grace” gains a bold new dimension in Dan Vasc’s expressive cover. The metal singer brings depth and dramatic energy to the traditional melody, shaping a familiar…
Stage & Culture
Charlie Womble and Jackie McGee Share a Carolina Shag Dance
Charlie Womble and Jackie McGee bring wonderfully relaxed footwork and close coordination to a Carolina shag performance. Their flowing partnership makes each change of direction look effortless,…
Pop & Voices
Andrea Bocelli Sings “Can’t Help Falling in Love” at Lake Las Vegas
Andrea Bocelli brings a beautifully warm tenor voice to “Can’t Help Falling in Love” at Lake Las Vegas. The familiar Elvis Presley melody takes on a graceful…
Pop & Voices
A “Do-Re-Mi” Reunion at Julie Andrews’s AFI Tribute
The Sound of Music cast bring a joyful “Do-Re-Mi” reunion to Julie Andrews’s AFI tribute. Gathering around their former screen governess, the performers connect a beloved film…
Instrumental & Classical
Hands and Feet Carry Josh Stafford’s Organ “Bohemian Rhapsody”
Josh Stafford puts hands and feet to work in a remarkable organ performance of “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Across the Boardwalk Hall console, Queen’s contrasting sections become a vivid…
Pop & Voices
Joe Bonamassa Takes “Taxman” into the Cavern Club
Joe Bonamassa brings a bold blues-guitar approach to the Beatles’ “Taxman” at the Cavern Club. The familiar riff becomes the starting point for an energetic band performance,…
Pop & Voices
Bruno Mars Brings the Police’s Songs to Sting’s Kennedy Center Tribute
Bruno Mars celebrates Sting with an energetic pairing of “So Lonely” and “Message in a Bottle.” His lively delivery and committed band performance bring the Police’s familiar…
Pop & Voices
Miley Cyrus Gives “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” a Close Vocal Setting
Miley Cyrus brings a soulful, country-colored voice to “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.” Her relaxed Live Lounge presentation leaves room for the ballad’s long…
Rock & Alternative
AURORA Brings the Beatles’ “Across the Universe” into Like a Version
AURORA gives “Across the Universe” a beautifully atmospheric interpretation for triple j’s Like a Version. Her distinctive voice and gentle musical setting draw out the Beatles song’s…