NINA SIMONE BLACK DIVA POWER (RETURN SEASON)
Following the success of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, and receiving four star reviews, Ruth Rogers -Wright returns to Chapel Off Chapel for a limited season, performing Nina Simone Black Diva Power.
Nina Simone was one of the most extraordinary artists of the twentieth century; an icon of music who crossed the genres of jazz, blues and soul. She was the consummate musical story teller and passionate civil rights activist.
Melbourne-based and Brixton-born-and-raised jazz diva, the acclaimed Ruth Rogers-Wright all but embodies Ms Simone in ‘Nina Simone Black Diva Power’ by award-winning playwright Neil Cole, telling the story and exploring the music of Nina Simone from 1958 to 1965: the period during which she went from popular jazz, blues and folk singer to become ‘the voice of the civil rights movement’ in the United States.
This production is replete with popular songs like ‘My Baby Just Cares for Me’, and Nina Simone’s songs of the civil rights movement, including ‘Mississippi Goddam’ and ‘Young Gifted And Black’, a song based on Lorraine Hansberry’s play of the same name.
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Refreshingly brilliant. Very capable artist.
Great show. I enjoyed learning more about nina's life, and hearing new interpretations of the songs.
Wonderful singing. Terrific vocals and obviously a very in depth character study. Great show.
What an amazing voice.
I really enjoyed this show
The structure was interesting. I didn't like all of the variations of the songs.
Sorry not a big fan.
very disappointed in her loved the pianist
Great show