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Nina Simone Tribute Concert Featuring Robbi Kumalo at Cafe Wha?
Courtesy of Robbi Hall Kumalo | Posted on June 20, 2017
When
Sun, June 25, 2017
7:00 pm
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Musicians
Robbi Hall Kumalo
vocalsLeopoldo F. Fleming
percussionAyodele Maakheru
guitarDavid F. Gibson
drumsAbout
She's backed up superstars like Diana Ross, Jewel and Aretha Franklin on some of the biggest stages in the world -- and now you can experience award-winning singer Robbi Kumalo front and center as she brings her musical tribute The Music of Nina Simone to the Cafe Wha? stage.
Robbi encounters the music of Ms. Simone skillfully alongside Nina's percussionist, Mr. Leopoldo Fleming - who kindly shares his memories of Nina & Miriam Makeba through his congas and his voice.
Named a "Best Bet" by The New York Times, Kumalo's larger-than-life voice and personality adds new dimension to the music of the "High Priestess of Soul," famed for her unforgettable renditions of R&B and jazz classics like Gershwin's "I Loves You, Porgy," "My Baby Just Cares for Me" and "I Put a Spell on You."...