Sing the Truth – review

Barbican, LondonFrom the opening harmonies of Tina Turner's Bold Soul Sister to a carousing finale including Miriam Makeba's African hit Pata Pata, this two-hour tribute to 50 years of female musical fearlessness never came off the boil. Singing stars Dianne Reeves, Angélique Kidjo and Lizz Wright were back at the scene of their triumphant Nina Simone celebration in 2009 – this time showcasing pioneering women singer/songwriters from Makeba, Mahalia Jackson and Ani DiFranco to Carole King,...

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