Nina Simone Tribute - Simone On Simone: Lisa Simone With The Rob Stoneback Big Band at Musikfest Cafe

In a special Mother's Day concert May 13, GRAMMY nominated singer Lisa Simone, daughter of the legendary Nina Simone, celebrates the 10th anniversary of her album “Simone on Simone,” which honored her mother’s legacy. A decade later Simone reunites on stage with musicians from the original recording, including the Lehigh Valley’s Rob Stoneback Big Band and Craig Kastelnik, to recreate the album. Best known for her work on Broadway originating the roles of Aida in Disney’s “Aida,” Nala in “The Lion King” and Mimi Marquez in “RENT,” Simone has also graced the stage of New York’s Carnegie Hall and Australia’s Sydney Opera House, as well as worldwide jazz festivals in Telluride, Montreaux, The Olympia in Paris and more....

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In a special Mother's Day concert May 13, GRAMMY nominated singer Lisa Simone, daughter of the legendary Nina Simone, celebrates the 10th anniversary of her album “Simone on Simone,” which honored her mother’s legacy. A decade later Simone reunites on stage with musicians from the original recording, including the Lehigh Valley’s Rob Stoneback Big Band and Craig Kastelnik, to recreate the album. Best known for her work on Broadway originating the roles of Aida in Disney’s “Aida,” Nala in “The Lion King” and Mimi Marquez in “RENT,” Simone has also graced the stage of New York’s Carnegie Hall and Australia’s Sydney Opera House, as well as worldwide jazz festivals in Telluride, Montreaux, The Olympia in Paris and more.

A rare free screening of the Emmy Award Winning Nina Simone documentary, “What Happened, Miss Simone?” will be shown at 4:00 PM immediately followed by a Question and Answer session with Lisa Simone in the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas. Reserve tickets by calling 610-332-3378 or in person at the ArtsQuest Center Box Office

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