Musicians gather in London for Amy Winehouse Back to Black anniversary show
Mark Ronson and other artists performed at a tribute concert celebrating the 20th anniversary of Amy Winehouse's album Back to Black at the Roundhouse in London on Wednesday.
Venue atmosphere reflects singer style
The Roundhouse venue was decorated with red velvet curtains and fringe lampshades. The audience wore winged eyeliner, leopard print, and big hair to match the tribute theme. Mark Ronson told the crowd they were in Amy Winehouse's house for the night.
Lineup features female vocalists
Producers Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi assembled an all-female lineup of eleven acts. Performers included Jorja Smith, Jessie Reyez, Lianne La Havas, and Corinne Bailey Rae. The group backed themselves with the Amy Winehouse Band members who previously played with her.
TV broadcast interrupts live flow
The main event was staged primarily for a BBC TV show recording. Onstage interviews and commentary from Jo Whiley broke the natural flow of the performance. Critics noted that re-enactments of the album songs can feel limiting without the original singer.
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Variety
Mark Ronson, Jessie Reyez, Jorja Smith and More Celebrate Amy Winehouse for the Musical Genius She Was at ‘Back to Black’ 20th Anniversary Show: Concert Review
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The Guardian
Amy Winehouse: Back to Black 20 review – trying an all-star Amy tribute show is a losing game
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