Christina Aguilera
AsiaWorld-Arena
One night only
Pop chanteuse Christina Aguilera brought a heady dose of soulful glamour to the AsiaWorld-Arena last night as her Back to Basics tour hit Hong Kong. Displaying a vocal range as impressive as her frequent costume changes, the singer entertained a healthy crowd at the Chek Lap Kok venue for about 11/2 hours with a selection of her hits.
After taking the stage in a striking all-white ensemble, Aguilera went on to prove that married life has done little to temper her sexy image in a series of revealing outfits. Her talents were classily displayed in a show that used an energetic troop of dancers and a slick collection of video clips.
After a high-octane opening salvo that saw her perform a seamless change of attire every couple of songs, the 26-year-old star slowed things down in an intimate address to the audience in which she talked candidly about the domestic violence she had encountered early in her life. This formed an introduction to the poignant Oh Mother, a track that was accompanied by an affecting black-and-white video montage.