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

Courtesy of David Sestak | Posted on April 24, 2018

Where

Musikfest Cafe
101 Founders Way
Bethlehem, PA
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When

Sun, May 13, 2018
7:30 pm

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Musicians

Rob Stoneback
trombone
Craig Kastelnik
organ, Hammond B3

About

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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