Touring behind her latest release “The Element of Freedom’’ Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Alicia Keys was full of joy and sparkle.
(Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff)
MUSIC REVIEW
Keys unlocks a stellar performance
Touring behind her latest release “The Element of Freedom’’ Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Alicia Keys was full of joy and sparkle.
(Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff)
Alicia Keys began her show at the Agganis Arena last night trapped behind bars in a nod to her song “Caged Bird.’’ But once she wriggled to freedom, that bird proved she could sing, performing a 100-minute set that flew on wings of gospel-tinged empowerment anthems, sultry slow jams, and sassy dance pop interludes. (Full article: 368 words)
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