Prom 45: Mississippi Goddam: A Homage to Nina Simone - 21.08.19

[gurnemanz]

With you on this one, Vespare, especially after seeing for myself on the BBC4 relay the rhythm and swing of Ledisi, in particular. I thought she was a great vocalist, and some super contributions from soloists in the orchestra, too. It lacked the edginess that I associate with Simone's performances (and sometimes the anger), but all in all it must have been great fun to attend.

I'm with you and Vespare. They were paying tribute to Nina, not trying to sound like her. The comment above that Vespare was "right about one thing, they were nothing like Nina!" was off beam for that reason and also a bit condescending.

[Stanfordian]

Suit yourself - you may not require Jazz/Soul/Pop singers to hit the note - that is your choice - for me if job is worth doing , it is worth doing well, I was not impressed by their performances! You were right about one thing, they were nothing like Nina!

A quite outstanding performer. When Nina was born they broke the mould.

[cloughie]

I'm with you and Vespare. They were paying tribute to Nina, not trying to sound like her. The comment above that Vespare was "right about one thing, they were nothing like Nina!" was off beam for that reason and also a bit condescending.

Maybe it is just a case of what we individually seek for a good listen!