Her vocals during Mawazine were definitely tired. She honestly sounded like she hit the stage without even warming up. I really hope she stops lowering her larynx (her voice has deepened naturally, with age and pregnancy. She no longer needs to lower her larynx for the depth she loves), that is her biggest issue while hitting high notes. It's crucial to maintain a neutral larynx. Or, she should just avoid the 5th octave completely. It's possible to create complex vocal runs (she's still capable of very intricate runs, thanks to her natural agility) without having to belt in the 5th octave.
The thing is, she herself knows that her voice is straining as she belts higher than D5. She feels the tension in her throat. She will realize at some point that she needs to find a happy medium between staying true to the rasp she holds dear, and using a somewhat healthier technique.
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This is just incredible. **** Lotus!
