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Josh Groban Turned Hyde Park Into One Voice With a Stunning “You Raise Me Up” Performance
Josh Groban invites Hyde Park to sing along during the bridge of “You Raise Me Up,” and the audience joins the choir in its familiar refrain. The…
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Alexandra Trusova Gives “Unstoppable” a Powerful Skate Canada Gala Performance
Alexandra Trusova’s technical breakthroughs made her a leading figure in the changing landscape of women’s skating. Her “Unstoppable” gala routine adds an expressive counterpart to that competitive…
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Affiekoor Brings Energy and Ensemble Precision to “Afrika-Keurspel”
Affiekoor’s performance of “Afrika-Keurspel” at the ATKV choir finals brings South African musical traditions into a lively school-choir setting. Coordinated voices and movement make the arrangement immediately…
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Goo Goo Dolls’ Rain-Soaked “Iris” in Buffalo Becomes an Unforgettable Live Moment
A torrential downpour becomes part of Goo Goo Dolls’ live “Iris” in Buffalo. As the song builds, the soaked band and audience remain connected through its familiar…
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Bruno Mars Turns A Police Deep Cut Into A Full-Body Celebration At The Kennedy Center
Bruno Mars honors Sting at the Kennedy Center with a spirited pairing of The Police’s “So Lonely” and “Message in a Bottle.” The performance builds from tightly…
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Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett Shows the Precision Behind “Smooth Criminal”
Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett brings his long experience with Michael Jackson’s music to a Drumeo performance of “Smooth Criminal.” The close view of the kit reveals the coordination…
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Bruno Mars Turns A Police Deep Cut Into A Full-Body Celebration At The Kennedy Center
Bruno Mars honors Sting at the Kennedy Center with a spirited pairing of The Police’s “So Lonely” and “Message in a Bottle.” The performance builds from tightly…
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Teacher Diana Fairbanks Joins Michael Bublé for “A Whole New World”
At his Oakland concert, Michael Bublé notices a sign asking him to sing “A Whole New World” with sixth-grade teacher Diana Fairbanks. Her students’ request leads to…
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Charlie Womble and Jackie McGee Make Carolina Shag Look Effortless
Charlie Womble and Jackie McGee draw on years of partnership for a flowing Carolina shag routine. Their precise footwork and relaxed upper bodies make the dance appear…
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Victoria Anthony’s Dream Comes True When P!nk Hands Her the Microphone
Twelve-year-old Victoria Anthony asked online for a chance to sing for P!nk at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. The concert arrived without a promise, but P!nk recognized her…
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Lisette Oropesa’s “Sempre Libera” Gains an Unexpected Tenor From the Audience
During Lisette Oropesa’s “Sempre Libera” encore in Parma, an audience member recognized the absent tenor response and supplied it from his seat. The unexpected voice fit the…
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Micky Dolenz Keeps “I’m a Believer” Alive in an Intimate Live Performance
At The Church Studio, Micky Dolenz revisits “I’m a Believer” before an intimate audience. The 81-year-old Monkees singer keeps the classic’s bright momentum and familiar chorus close…