Singing Lessons with Cynthia Erivo, Cigarettes on Stage and Big Boi’s Owls

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)