In the show “A Salute to Whitney Houston” that took place at the Teatro Antônio Fagundes in Rio de Janeiro, star Vanessa Jackson surprised the audience with her powerful voice and embodiment of the singer, which is practically impossible to interpret.
It is no news to anyone that Whitney Houston was one of the most powerful voices to have ever graced this life. The diva passed away in 2012, leaving an eternal legacy with her classics and her wide 
vocal range. We can say that anyone who covers her songs is at least audacious.
As the show began, Vanessa entered wearing a yellow dress inspired by the one Houston wore in South Africa in 1994. ‘Greatest Love Of All’, one of the biggest hits, starts off with a spine-tingling performance and a surprising voice. In the first song, the artist managed to elicit applause numerous times.
In a speech honoring the singer, Vanessa confirms her adoration for the honoree of the night.
“We will never let this image of her die. One of the greatest divas we’ve had on the planet,” she asserts.
Vanessa is a show in herself. She interacts with audience members, displays charisma, sends hearts, and points to those present.
Always maintaining the impeccable quality of the tracks, she never misses a note during the 100 minutes of the show. While she manages to hold difficult high notes, she also delivers deep and admirable low tones.
Before ‘Didn’t Know My Own Strength’, she talks about the importance of the diva’s great comeback, which happened in 2009, years before her passing. The song, which showcases overcoming and strength, was sung deeply and emotionally, just as it was originally performed back then.
Another point worth highlighting is the attention to detail in the costumes by Iria Goya. The simple yet meticulously thought-out replicas matched the eras and wigs used.
One of the most impressive moments of the show was the trio ‘I Love You, Porgy’ / ‘And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going’ / ‘I Have Nothing’, complete with costumes inspired by the performance in which they were sung in 1994 at the American Music Awards. Three songs of high vocal power performed with excellence.
At the end of the show, in ‘It’s Not Right But It’s Okay’, she wore a golden and extravagant dress. The singer descended into the audience, greeting everyone one by one, making everyone dance and enjoy the atmosphere of the venue.
As she introduced the last and most awaited song of the night, she mentioned that ‘I Will Always Love You’ marked everyone. And she is right about the importance of the singer and the best-selling soundtrack of all time, from