On Wednesday 6th the singer and songwriter performed in Brazil for the first of three performances with the great successes of her almost thirty-year career
American singer, songwriter and producer Erykah Badu He’s the kind of artist who moves crowds. Even on days when rain represents an obstacle, as happened on Wednesday 6th in Sao Paulo, where the artist performed in a packed Espaço Unimed.
This was the first of three performances by the queen of neo soul, which she still participates in Shake the mountain in Petrópolis (RJ) this Friday 8. Next, the artist heads to Bahia, performing in the Salvadoran version of the festival Afropunk Saturday 9.
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Returning to the presentation of San Paolo, the DJ sets Viviana Marche AND Lys Ventura they were exactly what we expect from these occasions: songs that warm the audience up for what’s to come. Brazilian and international successes without losing the ball during the organization of the stage.
For the opening show, the singer and songwriter from Bahia Luedji Luna presented the last show of the tour of the greats It’s really nice to be underwater Deluxe released by her in 2022. With a band lined up and all her characteristic stage presence, the artist closed on a high note a series of shows of what is – to date – her best work.
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Some highlights from the presentation Luedji they are the tracks”It’s really nice to be underwater,” “While I sleep” AND “Skin” — the first song she wrote — acquires an extra tone thanks to the chorus that rises from the audience and accompanies the singer throughout the show. The “Leaf bath,” the composer’s biggest hit, and which concluded the show could not have been better. A fitting end to a successful tour.
The main attraction entered the stage a few minutes late, nothing to hinder the experience. On the contrary, Badu he entered the stage at a time when expectations for his arrival were at their highest.
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Before her, the band took to the stage, first performing an instrumental piece and then with the presence of the choirs which, initially, could not be heard, probably due to some technical fault that was immediately resolved.
Erykah Baduthen he goes on stage, with the hat he’s been wearing for a few years and the penetrating gaze we know – and love. Badu also paid tribute to the rapper 2Pacwhich was printed on his t-shirt, initially covered by a kind of overcoat. The rings and accessories showcased what made her recognized as the icon of 2024 Council of Fashion Designers of America a few days before leaving for Brazil.
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The singer opened the show with the song “The healer,” which is part of the album New Amerykah Part One (World War 4)released in 2008, he then sang the all-time hit “Back and forth“, from the indisputable classic Baduizm (1997), followed by “…& UP“from the album Mom’s gun (2000), a great way to bring the audience closer.
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The artist made a point of saying that the beginning of his stay in South America in Sao Paulo was his choice. Badu he also played with the synthesizer and improvised sounds and gestures that mesmerized the audience.
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The presentation continued with “The Love of My Life (an ode to hip hop)” — which was recorded with the rapper common and integrates the soundtrack of In the pause of love (2002) – “My people,” which featured a choir coordinated by the artist, who then performed “Time is a waste,” “Sometimes” AND “Apple treeAt that moment the artist improvised some verses to ask for corrections on the microphone, without interrupting the song or losing the connection with the band.
Badu followed the show with a cover of “Workinonit“of the rapper J Dilla“Window seat,” the first track of New Amerykah Part Two (The Return of the Ankh)(2010) to appear in the presentation. The artist also sang “On the other side of the Game” and ended the block with “Their changes,” cover of Thundercat.
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“Um Hmm” opened what would be the last part of the show. The band then played the intro to “Bag lady“which ended up transforming”The next life.” The penultimate song was the third and final cover of the evening, this time by the American R&B duo René and Angelawith “You don’t have to cry“, Badu concluded the presentation with “Tyrone,” from the live album she released in 1997.
No encore, ErykahBadu greeted San Paolo. Which makes sense, considering that the passing of the shooting stars – and it’s certainly equally impressive – happens all at once. Lucky for those who will still watch the artist’s other performances here. Here is the pleasure of wanting more and waiting for the return.
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