Uprooted: Nina Simone (with Claron McFadden)
This edition of the new series dedicated to roots music shines a light on the ‘High Priestess of Soul’.
About Uprooted
Uprooted is a new series by River Adomeit, reimagining roots and folk music in a fresh and contemporary way. This second edition is dedicated to an icon of the jazz tradition: Nina Simone.
Nina Simone, known as the High Priestess of Soul, was a singer, pianist, songwriter and civil rights activist. Although she is often associated with jazz, her music drew on a wide range of influences, including gospel, blues, folk, pop and classical music. Few popular artists were as closely connected to the civil rights movement as Simone.
These two Splendor musicians will perform some of her most iconic songs, alongside lesser-known gems from her repertoire:
Claron McFadden - voice
River Adomeit - double bass
Member concert
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