by Agnes M. Erskine
Photos by Mansa Johnson
If the atmosphere in The Howard Theatre on Sunday, January
19th had to be summed up in two words, “soul stirring” would have to
suffice; but in all honesty words couldn’t serve the show it’s proper justice.
DC Native Wes Felton kicked off the night of R&B and
soul music to a packed house with a performance truly befitting of the Martin
Luther King holiday weekend. Felton finessed the stage with lyrics of inspiring
elevation and progression, at one point sitting on the stage Indian-style and then
taking it up a notch as he sang and rapped laying down.
Mid-show, Felton took a moment to pay tribute to 34-year-old
husband, father, and construction worker Travis Jackson who was struck and
killed on the Suitland Parkway on January 15th. Jackson was the
founder of rock label Windian Records, and former drummer for rock group The
Points. Felton’s drummer played a rousing drum highlight in honor of the late
Jackson.
Felton’s performance gracefully set the mood for the R&B
songstress also known as “The Young Lioness”, Teedra Moses to take the stage. Gorgeous
as ever, Moses wasted no time pouring the tea, or the cognac rather, about the
latest happenings of her love life. She made sure to let the crowd know that
she was “fresh off a heartbreak” and jokingly but truthfully added “But I look
good!”
Moses took the audience through a melodic voyage from Complex Simplicity all the way through Luxurious UnderGRIND with timeless
hits like “Be Your Girl”, “Rescue Me”, “The One”, “No More Tears”, and the list
goes on and on. Down to earth and refreshingly relatable, Moses’ sincerity
transcended throughout the theatre.
With her signature bottle of Hennessy within arm’s reach,
Moses gave the crowd a chance to indulge in Cognac
& Conversations, which is also the title of her long awaited, impending
2014 release. Moses had folks on their feet with the classic “You Better Tell Her” and chanting for an
encore.
The Lioness returned to the stage and closed the show out
with the seemingly unanimous favorite “Backstroke”. Be on the lookout for new releases from both
Wes Felton and Teedra Moses, and stay tuned to find out which of your favorite
artists will be in town next!
To view more photos from the event click HERE
To view more photos from the event click HERE
Thank you to the historic Howard Theatre for the media
access.
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