A deep dive into the powerful and singular world of Nina Simone, this lecture-concert presented by students from Carole Hémard’s singing class and Stéphane Audard’s jazz history course pays tribute to an iconic figure in music and activism. A virtuoso pianist and a singer with an unforgettable voice, Nina Simone left her mark on the history of jazz, blues, and soul, while fiercely championing the struggles for civil rights and social justice.
Through musical performances and historical insights, the students retrace the journey of this free, rebellious, and visionary woman. From her early days at the conservatory to her radical public stances, from “Mississippi Goddam” to “Four Women”, each piece becomes a vibrant testimony to her commitment and artistic genius. A moment of sharing, reflection, and emotion, where music becomes memory and resistance. With the participation of singing and jazz history students Coordination: Carole Hémard & Stéphane Audard
Source: paris.fr — photo: Conservatoire Nadia et Lili Boulanger