'Shadow' | Kesha

Grammy-nominated popstar Kesha delivers a powerful, earthshaking performance of "Shadow," a song from her critically acclaimed album "High Road" that's all about refusing to let the negativity of others darken your skies and the power of fearless perseverance. She's accompanied by Mary Lattimore on harp, Karina DePiano on piano, and Skyler Stonestreet and Kenna Ramsey singing background vocals.

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[archieorendain]

What makes a successful person is not being fearless but pushing through the things that scare you the most. —Kesha 💗

[christianr]

Her voice is insane. I saw her live front row at a private concert and she blew me away. She’s getting better and better. She needs more attention she’s completely reinvented herself

[artystifan]

Omg her live performance is better than the studio version

[joycek]

the vocals, the outfit, the backdrop, the backing vocals, the harp, the message, the

I'm in awe

[hairypotter]

I think this is Kesha’s perfect type of song. Her vocals just perfection.

[mjiguet]

Kesha as an artist truly aged beautifully. She may have been through the hardest part of her life but she keeps pushing through. Im proud of her for being such a strong woman. Love from Philippines. Been a fan since Tiktok days. 💙

[reihanatonu]

3:54 when her backup singer looks at her with that 'im so proud of you look' was everything 😭

[vongyang]

This was a nice breath of fresh air, with all the negatively and hate going on.

[MrJayjase]

This woman has completely re-invented herself and it's astonishing! What a beautiful soul!

[WholeLottaLau]

i had no idea ted was doing these kind of collaborations. awesome

[nigellawrence]

Kesha is such an underrated performer, songwriter, and person. This is so beautiful!!

[nicokuhne]

Kesha is the perfect example, that whatever you did in the past, doesnt matter. You can be who ever you want, you just have to do it.
That's the same person that made TikTok, not saying it's a bad song, loved it at the time, but this is clearly something new.

[jrdn]

This is probably the best vocals she's ever done live, so clear and diverse, album FIVE PLEASE

[foofy]

“offending people who wanna be offended” is spot the f on!

[bronzingwithbronson]

I have never seen an artist that has grown so much in the last 4 years . Its unbelievable how much she has grown both personal and professional. What a metamorphosis. Vocals on point . Somehow she always comes out with songs that we need at such divided times .

[MrBrelindm]

Courage isn't the absence of fear, it's pressing onward through the challenge in spite of it.

[KCNwokoye]

Such a beautiful performance. I'm so happy she was able to reveal her deepest Artistic self to us all in her lifetime. A truly beautiful Artist. A gift to many.

[DeLaSoul]

Just beautiful. I don't follow this artist, but when Kesha pops her head up above the average pop scene to do extraordinary things, she has brought tears to my eyes every time.

[zani]

Kesha is one of the most inspirational people ive ever come across

[pattycrooker]

I'm amazed at how deeply this song touched me...