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Cynthia Erivo chooses the Tracks Of My Years

Emmy, Grammy and Tony-winning actor and singer Cynthia Erivo picks her Tracks Of My Years. Plus there's a new Album and Record Of The Week, and another edition of PopMaster.

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

Also a double Oscar nominee, the acclaimed theatre and big screen performer who's been described as "the entertainment industry’s #1 choice as a triple threat.", Cynthia has been praised for roles in Hollywood blockbuster films such as β€Harrietβ€ and β€Bad Times at the El Royaleβ€, 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.

The first two tracks Cynthia has chosen come from Annie Lennox and Mike & the Mechanics. Plus Ken's got another round of the legendary PopMaster music quiz; your dedications with today's love song, and there's also the record and album of the week.

If you want to contact the show, just email - ken.bruce@bbc.co.uk

2 hours, 30 minutes

Last on

Mon 4 Oct 2021 09:30

Music Played

  • Katrina and the Waves

    Walking On Sunshine

    • The Best Summer Ever (Various Artist.
    • Virgin.
  • Ed Sheeran

    Shivers

    • = Equals.
    • Atlantic.
  • Keane

    This Is The Last Time

    • (CD Single).
    • Universal Island.
  • Laura Branigan

    Self Control

    • Now 1984 (Various Artists).
    • Now.
  • Gnarls Barkley

    Crazy

    • (CD Single).
    • Warner Bros.
  • James Blunt

    Love Under Pressure

    • The Stars Beneath My Feet (2004-2021).
    • Atlantic.
  • Deacon Blue

    Real Gone Kid

    • The All Time Greatest Rock Songs ....
    • Columbia.
  • The KLF

    Justified & Ancient (Stand by The JAMs) (feat. Tammy Wynette)

    • (CD Single).
    • K.L.F. Communications.
  • Sting

    If It's Love

    • The Bridge.
    • Interscope.
  • Mari Wilson

    Just What I Always Wanted

    • 25 Years Of Rock'n'Roll: 1982 (Va).
    • Connoisseur.
  • Lewis Capaldi

    Someone You Loved

    • Breach.
    • Vertigo.
    • 3.
  • RECORD OF THE WEEK

    • Calum Scott

      Rise

      • (CD Single).
      • Capitol Records.
  • Clout

    Substitute

    • Hard 2 Get Hits - Various Artists.
    • Disky.
  • Don Henley

    New York Minute

    • The End Of The Innocence.
    • Geffen.
  • Mimi Webb

    24/5

    • Seven Shades Of Heartbreak.
    • Epic.
  • Chris Rea

    Let's Dance

    • Auberge EP.
    • East West Records.
  • Diane Warren, Rita Ora, SofΓ­a Reyes & Reik

    Seaside

    • The Cave Sessions - Vol. 1.
    • BMG Rights Management (US).
  • The Doobie Brothers

    Listen To The Music

    • The Very Best Of The Doobie Brothers.
    • Warner Bros.
  • P!nk

    A Million Dreams

    • The Greatest Showman: Reimagined (Various Artists).
    • Atlantic.
  • Aztec Camera

    Somewhere in My Heart

    • Fantastic 80's - 3 (Various Artists).
    • Sony Tv/Columbia.
  • ALBUM OF THE WEEK

    • Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett

      It's De-Lovely

      • Love For Sale.
      • Columbia Interscope.
  • Toploader

    Dancing In The Moonlight

    • Onka's Big Moka - Toploader.
    • Sony Soho Square.
  • Cynthia Erivo

    The Good

    • CH. 1 VS. 1.
    • Decca.
  • TRACKS OF MY YEARS

    • Annie Lennox

      Why

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

    The Living Years

    • Now 1989 (Various Artists).
    • Now.
    • 4.
  • Duran Duran

    Anniversary

    • Future Past.
    • S-Curve Records.

Broadcast

  • Mon 4 Oct 2021 09:30