Oprah Winfrey has announced that Rihanna will be performing on her show this Wednesday. The model will be doing a rendition of Bob Marley’s timeless classic ‘Redemption Song’ while R&B crooner Maxwell is set to sing ‘Fistful of Tears’ from his ‘BLACKsummers’night’ LP. The episode will be dedicated to the people of Haiti and will feature Wyclef Jean who will shed some light on their situation. {Source}
As much as I can appreciate Rihanna using her star power to raise awareness for the problems in Haiti, I wonder if her ‘singing’ would be the best way to accomplish that goal. To be perfectly honest, her voice has not been noted as either ‘moving’ or ‘soulful’ in any way. Furthermore, of all the songs that she could have chosen, she has selected to perform one of Bob Marley’s most respected tracks. I highly doubt that anyone wants to hear her massacre one of the best songs of all time, although she will be doing so for a great cause. Hopefully she will pull it off….hopefully.