Aural Notes™

Recently, I had the pleasure of catching Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings in concert.  It was a fun-filled, energetic show. (I highly recommend their live show, as well as that of opening act Fitz & the Tantrums.)   Sharon Jones is fierce.  She has an incredibly strong voice and she knows how to use it.  That, coupled with her boundless energy made for an amazing show.  But  about halfway through the performance, I made an observation that made me stop and reflect.  Sharon Jones is in her mid-50s, yet she worked the (entire) stage with the energy and agility of most women half her age.  At one point, she even compared herself to Tina Turner, but with shorter legs.  I was entertained.  The more that I watched her singing and dancing without missing a beat, I noticed that she was not winded and she hit every note with skilled precision.  Let me back up a moment.  When I say that she was dancing, I’m not talking about simple Whitney Houston or Celine Dion choreography.  Remember, she compared herself to Tina Turner…and rightfully so.  The more she dance, the stronger her vocals became…and the more I was mesmerized.  I then thought that the current crop of female, 20-something popsters (Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Rihanna) cannot match the powerhouse that is one Sharon Jones.  Don’t believe me?  See for yourself.

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