Taking a brief break from recording her third studio album, Alexandra Burke made an emotionally charged appearance on BBC’s ‘From The Heart’.

Joined by her mother Melissa Bell, the singer relayed how kidney disease (which affects Bell) has impacted their family. The tear-jerking interview was followed by a rousing performance of  ‘Can’t Give Up Now’ – a song made popular by Mary Mary. Jazz maestro Jools Holland backed Burke together with a full band.

Watch the songbird soar after the jump…

Stellar. We’re salivating at the prospect of cuts like this on the new project.

Your thoughts?