Singing Lessons with Cynthia Erivo, Cigarettes on Stage and Big Boi’s Owls
Cynthia Erivo joins Annie and Nick to talk about the art of singing.
Oscar nominated singer, songwriter and actress Cynthia Erivo has the voice of a generation. She joins Annie and Nick to talk about the art of singing, the impact it has on her body physically and physiologically, and what it was like writing her new album alongside her starring role in Wicked. Elsewhere, Beyoncé and Katy Perry have kicked off their new world tours – but have we seen it all before? Plus, the wonderful weirdness of OutKast, why Oasis aren’t bothered about missing out on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the beauty of Big Boi’s owls.
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SHOWS
The Colour Purple
Wicked
Jesus Christ Superstar
ALBUMS
Beyoncé - Cowboy Carter
Katy Perry - Lifetimes
Cameron Winter - Heavy Metal
Cynthia Erivo – I Forgive You
SONGS
Lorde – What Was That
Beyonce – Deja Vu
LMFAO – Sexy And I Know It
Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande – Defying Gravity (Live at the 97th Oscars, 2025)
Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U
Kae Tempest - Statue In The Square
Aretha Franklin – Ain't No Way
Cynthia Erivo – The Impossible Dream (Live at the Kennedy Centre, 2016)
Podcast
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Sidetracked with Annie and Nick
Join Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw as they explore the week in music.
