2 hours ago
Latest Updates
Featured Posts
Get in Touch
Location:
123 Innovation Street
Tech District, CA 94105
123 Innovation Street
Tech District, CA 94105
Email:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Phone:
+1 (234) 567-890
+1 (234) 567-890
Rhythm and Blues Christmas Ball Review: An Heartfelt Journey Returning to the Nineties
This yearly R&B Xmas Ball featured a roster of performers known for their Christmas albums. Rather than focusing on carols, the night acted as a nostalgic excuse for a trip back to the sincere and heart-rending sound of 1990s R&B.
Starting Performances: Timeless Feelings
Dru Hill delivered iconic R&B in matching attire, with videos from the 2000s playing on screens behind them. Next, a set of primarily slow jams from Joe set the stage for the main artists.
Toni Braxton's Moving Set
The beginning of the song Last Last cleverly transitioned into He Wasn’t Man Enough, tying in Braxton's artistic heritage. Initially, her performance with a live band seemed rooted in the time period of her peak fame.
However, deep into her performance, she opened up about her battles with lupus and being told she might not perform live again. Singing Breathe Again in a single spotlight, she delivered a profoundly emotional performance. “As long as I live, I will never forget tonight,” she declared earnestly.
Power chords then catapulted the crowd into Long As I Live, cementing her command over the crowd's emotions. She encored with an impeccable, though slightly shortened, version of her iconic hit, Un-break My Heart.
The Group Boyz II Men: Harmony Virtuosos
Taking the stage in strikingly matching white outfits, Boyz II Men opened with Motownphilly. They performed classics like Water Runs Dry and On Bended Knee, showcasing breathtaking three-way vocals that were both precise and reactive to their live band.
Their performance included interpretations of influences, such as a standout solo on Purple Rain, and tracks influenced by them, like Bruno Mars’s Locked Out of Heaven.
A Dash of Christmas Cheer
Towards the end, the concert turned to the holiday mood with renditions of Silent Night and Let It Snow. The show ended with a powerful finale of anthems including One Sweet Day, I’ll Make Love To You, and End of the Road.
Final Thoughts
Although the evening's technical execution had some hiccups, and the feeling at times was of stars paying homage to their younger selves, the overall effect was transportive. The crowd was temporarily transported to the peak era of R&B, leaving sprinkled with glitter rather than snow.
Andrew Day
A wellness coach and writer passionate about holistic health and mindful living, sharing practical advice for everyday well-being.
News
Sponsored News
News
News
AI Chatbots Provide ‘Misleading and Partial’ Election Guidance, States Netherlands Regulator
Andrew Day
12 Sep 2026
News
News
Venezuela May Now Shape Trump's Legacy - as well as America's Position in the Global Order
Andrew Day
12 Sep 2026
News
News