Twenty years after“Back to Black”changed pop music forever, London’s Roundhouse is hosting a tribute concert on Oct. 21, and the lineup is something else. Jorja Smith, Corinne Bailey Rae, Yebba, and FLO will take the stage backed by Amy Winehouse’s original live band, with the night curated by the album’s own producers Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi alongside musical director Dale Davis.
Ronson called it an honor to celebrate Amy alongside Salaam and“some amazing artists worthy of singing her songs,”adding that doing justice to the legacy of“Back to Black”is the order of the night. Davis echoed the sentiment, saying he can’t believe it’s been 20 years and he’s excited to hear what these artists bring to songs we all know and love.
Want tickets? Pre-order the 20th anniversary edition by Sep. 28 for pre-sale access, or grab them when general sale opens Oct. 1. Can’t cross the pond? BBC Two airs the concert in late October, and Jo Whiley’s BBC Radio 2 show broadcasts it Oct. 26. So tell us: which artist are you most excited to hear take on Amy’s catalog?
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