Akili Ni Mali, an actor and independent recording artist from San Diego, will perform as Nina Simone in two shows this ...
Captivating, empowering and appropriately uncomfortable, “Nina Simone: Four Women” delivered a message I think everyone ...
One at a time, the women interrupt Nina Simone (Alexis J. Roston) as she tries to write words to a new song: Meek, faith-filled Aunt Sarah (Gabrielle Lott-Rogers), wearing a maid's uniform.
Singer Laura Mvula visits New York to explore the Nina Simone songs that mean most to her She also discovered that Nina's reputation as a hard taskmaster was well deserved - she wasn't above ...
The success of this production rests on the voices of the actresses and what a success it is! Without incredible singers, the ...
Nina Simone: By switching elements of the music, we can change up the mood of a song anyway we want. And I'm feeling good. Nina Simone was a very famous American singer, songwriter, pianist and ...
It’s the start of a new week, and that means a new Featured New Release of the Week – this time from acclaimed British ...
Southbank Centre and Montreux Jazz Festival celebrate the music of Nina Simone, but the context of her legacy is lacking.
‘Nina Simone: Four Women by Christina Ham’, directed ... Simone’s music became deeply tied to the Civil Rights Movement, with songs like “Mississippi Goddam,” “Four Women,” and ...
Geva Theatre’s production of Nina Simone: Four Women is, in true Geva fashion, one that both entertains and provokes deep introspection. This powerful play by Christina Ham takes audiences on an ...