Simone Sings "Four Women" For Tyler Perry's Latest Film
SIMONE – DAUGHTER OF LEGEND NINA SIMONE – LAYS DOWN NEW RECORDING OF HER MOTHER’S ORIGINAL CLASSIC “FOUR WOMEN” FOR TYLER PERRY’S For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf
Simone, the only child and daughter of legendary music artist Nina Simone, is the only person qualified and artistically capable of carrying on her mother’s legacy. A highly-praised live performer whose impressive resume includes starring roles in acclaimed Broadway musicals such as Rent and Aida, Simone recently recorded a new version of her mother Nina’s original classic “Four Women” for Tyler Perry’s much awaited film, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf. In keeping with the organic integrity of the original recording with a slightly younger rendition, “Four Women” produced by Warren Campbell, will be available and heard on the commercially released movie soundtrack (Atlantic Records, November 2, 2010), closing credits and the movie trailer.
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf releases nationwide in theaters on November 5th.
Simone is an actress, singer and songwriter with a unique ability to transcend genres similar to that of her mother, the musical pioneer Nina Simone. Blessed with a rich vocal range, an innate skill for lyrical interpretation and a deep understanding of music as a means of healing and celebration, Simone has adopted many elements of her mother’s style, yet also a multi-talented artist in her own right.
Simone has many exciting projects in development for release over the next year. From early 2011 through fall 2011, we can expect a double Nina Simone CD, which Simone will produce; Simone’s own second CD release; and a European “I Put a Spell on You’' tour.
Since her mother’s passing in 2003, Simone has taken on many projects which include managing her mothers’ extensive estate. Simone is also an avid supporter for Breast Cancer Awareness (the disease which claimed her mother’s life in 2003) and actively involved in other philanthropic causes such as Nina’s Kids, a Miami, FL based non-profit organization whose mission is to educate, nurture and motivate musically talented children to achieve the highest level of music artistry. All music in the program will be influenced by the work of Nina Simone, whose life and passion for music is the inspiration for Nina’ Kids.
This summer, Simone recorded two, one hour music documentaries for BBC Radio 2, a national station in the UK with over 14.5 million listeners per week. The two-part radio documentary produced by Sue Clark Productions will explore the tumultuous raw genius the world has come to know as Nina Simone - from her lowest lows to her highest highs. Feeling Good – The Nina Simone Story, presented by Simone will broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 2010.
