Love Me Or Leave Me - A Tribute To Nina Simone at Wesley Anne

A musical exploration with interwoven heartfelt stories of the life, loves and passions of the legendary Nina Simone. Artistic Director, Narrator and Vocalist, Christine Manetta tells Nina Simone's story through song, anecdote, and monologue. Focusing on the Jazz and Blues Elements of Simone’s work, originating from Traditional African American Folk Music, which Nina gave her own musical colour too and reimaging the genre of Tribal Jazz that has been inspired by Nina’s works. Christine’s own distinctive style is passionately driven towards political, activist art, as she beautifully portrays Nina Simone’s songs giving them a spin of her own. Filled with sultry tones, she exposes the human spirit. ...

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A musical exploration with interwoven heartfelt stories of the life, loves and passions of the legendary Nina Simone. Artistic Director, Narrator and Vocalist, Christine Manetta tells Nina Simone's story through song, anecdote, and monologue. Focusing on the Jazz and Blues Elements of Simone’s work, originating from Traditional African American Folk Music, which Nina gave her own musical colour too and reimaging the genre of Tribal Jazz that has been inspired by Nina’s works. Christine’s own distinctive style is passionately driven towards political, activist art, as she beautifully portrays Nina Simone’s songs giving them a spin of her own. Filled with sultry tones, she exposes the human spirit.

Experience a musical journey from Tribal Gospel Beginnings and Cabaret Jazz to Activist Anthems and 60’s Flower Power Hippie Songs. Including songs such as I Put a Spell on You, Feelin Good, Sinnerman, See-Line Woman, Ain’t Got No-I Got Life and My Baby Just Cares for Me.

"A fabulous show and I highly recommend you check it out “- Barry Maxwell–99.3 3NRG FM

"Great Voice" Radio KLFM

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