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Home • ESSENCE Black Women in Music

Black Women in Music: Emeli Sandé's 9 Best Live Performances

ESSENCE's 2014 Black Women in Music honoree is a well known vocal powerhouse and grand presence on stage. From a breathtaking show in London to an intimate acoustic session, these are Emeli Sandé's best live performances.
By Derrick Taylor · Updated October 27, 2020
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01
“Next to Me”

The Scottish songbird performed this smash hit, from her debut album Our Version of Events, before a mega crowd at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

02
“Mountains”

Sandé was simply moving during 2012’s iTunes Festival.

03
“My Kind of Love”

Sandé’s stripped back and acoustic performance of “My Kind of Love” at New York’s WFUV radio station was beyond memorable.

04
“Clown”

Another magnetic performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

05
“Heaven”

The praised singer proved why she’s such a mega hit in the music industry with her performance of “Heaven” on Later with Jools Holland.

06
“Maybe”

Sometimes fans can see an artist’s true gifts in an acoustic performance.

07
“Breaking the Law”

Sandé is surely on the right side of music with this solid performance.

08
“Read All About It” (Pt. III)

Talk about a magical moment for the ages. Sandé performed this beautiful song live at the Aberdeen.


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09
“Beneath Your Beautiful” Ft. Labrinth

Touted as one of her most popular duets, Sandé joins forces with Labrinth for this beautiful number.