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Cynthia Erivo

Acclaimed theatre and big screen performer Cynthia Erivo best known for roles in "Harriet" and the musical "A Colour Purple" picks her Tracks Of My Years.

Emmy, Grammy and Tony-winning actor and singer Cynthia Erivo picks her Tracks Of My Years.

An acclaimed theatre and big screen performer who's been described as "the entertainment industry’s #1 choice as a triple threat.", Londoner Cynthia has been praised for roles in Hollywood blockbuster films such as β€œHarriet” and β€œBad Times at the El Royale”, along with Broadway roles including the main character Celie in the stage version of 'The Color Purple'.

Although she grew up in South London, it's been America who's embraced Cynthia more so far, with 'Chewing Gum' being one of her few British screen credits. She has, however, worked with acclaimed British director Steve McQueen on his film adaptation of 'Widows', one of her highest profile movie roles to date.

Cynthia has just released her debut album of original music as a recording artist. 'Ch. 1 Vs. 1', which has been described as "a 12-track journey into her mental and emotional landscapeβ€”one marked by heartbreak and sadness, but also triumph and growth". Cynthia co-wrote every track on the album, including 'The Good', which was Radio 2-playlisted earlier this year.

57 minutes

Last on

Sun 3 Oct 2021 05:00

Music Played

  • Annie Lennox

    Why

    • Greatest Hits 92 (Various Artists).
    • Telstar.
    • 8.
  • Mike + the Mechanics

    The Living Years

    • Now 1989 (Various Artists).
    • Now.
    • 4.
  • Aretha Franklin

    Dr Feelgood (Love Is A Serious Business)

    • Aretha Franklin - Queen Of Soul.
    • Atlantic.
  • John Lennon

    Imagine

    • GIMME SOME TRUTH. (Deluxe).
    • Calderstone.
  • Brandy

    Almost Doesn't Count

  • Prince

    The Beautiful Ones

  • India.Arie

    I Am Light

  • YEBBA

    My Mind

    • Single.
    • Sofar Sounds.
    • 1.
  • Mary J. Blige

    My Life

  • Sting

    Fragile

    • Fields Of Gold - The Best Of Sting.
    • A&M.

Broadcast

  • Sun 3 Oct 2021 05:00