k.d. lang performs at New York's historic Apollo Theater in Harlem tonight as part of the fall leg of this year's tour. The tour, featuring songs from k.d.'s latest Nonesuch release, Watershed, as well as songs from throughout her long career, stopped in Birmingham, Alabama, on Saturday night, when she and the band performed at the Alys Stephens Center. The Birmingham News gives the performance four stars, with reviewer Mary Colurso calling k.d. "an awesome talent ... well deserving of her reputation as one of the most unique and powerful vocalists of this generation."

The reviewer says that a live concert by this "singular artist" is not to be missed. "Even if you've heard her music, even if you've seen her pictures, even if you've watched her on television," writes Colurso, "it's still startling to witness k.d. lang perform live."

She goes on to describe the highlights from Saturday's show:

Lang's abundant gifts served her well throughout the evening. Gorgeous vocal tones were a constant, matched by exquisitely expressive interpretations of lyrics. Her rendition of [Leonard] Cohen's "Hallelujah" was nothing short of magical.

The new material, which blends pop, country, Brazilian and other influences, allowed lang to focus on shades of emotion. She was there to suggest ideas and prompt thought, not to shove listeners' feelings into place. Glory notes were kept to a minimum, and therefore had major impact.

Read the full review at blog.al.com. For upcoming tour information, visit nonesuch.com/on-tour.