In the last year and a half, Lizzo has played four shows in Portland. At each one I overheard the joyful sounds of new Lizzo fans being captivated and initiated.
“I love Portland and it feels really special, and it feels like a third home when I’m there, so it’s really cool to play,” Lizzo tells me over the phone. “And to experience growth there was amazing. Like, we were able to do two nights on the last tour and sold them out, so it was really special for me and my girls.”
I could talk about Lizzo’s music all day—and I have, in this very paper. Her catalog is super-solid. Onstage, the feminist rapper/singer/flautist performs tight choreography to her energizing hip-hop and uplifting soul-pop anthems. Her shows typically feature all-girl lineups, and she’s always flanked by two stellar back-up dancers (“the Big Girls”) and DJ/MC Sophia Eris. As support for Haim’s “Sister Sister Sister” tour, this venture will be similarly stacked.
