Many define Adele's voice by its power. But the true artistry comes from her fragile, authentic self

  • Written by: Narelle Yeo, Senior Lecturer in Voice and Stagecraft, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney
Many define Adele's voice by its power. But the true artistry comes from her fragile, authentic selfMatt Sayles/Invision/AP, File

Adele writes and sings female rites of passage: 19 was the teen experience; 21 the transition to adulthood; 25 relationships. Now, 30 reveals the pain of letting go.

Adele’s singing is imperfect perfection. As described by Amanda Petrusich in the New Yorker, “her voice is not a crystal stream. It is a gust...

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