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R&B Xmas Ball Recap: A Heartfelt Trip Returning to the 90s
This second annual Rhythm and Blues Christmas Concert featured a lineup of performers known for their Christmas albums. Rather than centering on carols, the night served as a nostalgic excuse for a voyage back to the sincere and emotional style of 1990s R&B.
Opening Performances: Timeless Feelings
The group Dru Hill delivered iconic R&B in matching attire, with videos from the 2000s playing behind them. Following this, a performance of mostly ballads from the artist Joe prepared the audience for the main artists.
The Powerful Performance
The beginning of the song Last Last skillfully transitioned into He Wasn’t Man Enough, tying in Braxton's artistic legacy. At first, her performance with a backing band seemed rooted in the era of her greatest success.
However, deep into her performance, she opened up about her battles with lupus and being told she might not perform live again. Performing Breathe Again in a solitary beam of light, she delivered a deeply heartfelt performance. “For as long as I live, I will never forget tonight,” she declared earnestly.
Driving guitar chords then catapulted the crowd into Long As I Live, solidifying her command over the audience's hearts. She encored with an impeccable, though slightly shortened, version of her iconic hit, Un-break My Heart.
Boyz II Men: Vocal Masters
Appearing on stage in strikingly coordinated all-white suits, Boyz II Men began with Motownphilly. They moved through classics like Water Runs Dry and On Bended Knee, showcasing breathtaking three-part harmonies that were both precise and responsive to their accompaniment.
Their set featured covers of influences, such as a memorable guitar piece on Purple Rain, and tracks influenced by them, like Bruno Mars’s Locked Out of Heaven.
A Dash of Holiday Spirit
Finally, the concert turned to the holiday mood with renditions of Silent Night and Let It Snow. The show ended with a strong closing run of hits including One Sweet Day, I’ll Make Love To You, and End of the Road.
Final Thoughts
While the evening's production had some glitches, and the sense at times was of artists performing a tribute to their past selves, the net result was transportive. The audience was briefly transported to the peak era of R&B, going home sprinkled with glitter rather than snow.
Joyce Smith
Lena is an environmental scientist and writer passionate about promoting sustainable practices through accessible, evidence-based content.
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