Synopsis

Cynthia Erivo is a remarkable artist: a London native and a Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award winner, celebrated as an actress, singer, songwriter, and producer. Her career has journeyed from her South London upbringing to the stages of the West End and Broadway, with recordings captivating audiences across the Atlantic. Tonight, accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra, she honors the pioneering women whose voices have inspired her: artists like Nina Simone, Shirley Bassey, Billie Holiday, and Glady