CLEAN : In New York, off-Broadway show revisits Nina Simone's story

The video features Leona discussing her transformation into the character of Nina Simone, highlighting the emotional and physical challenges involved. She emphasizes the importance of black artists owning their narratives and the legacy of Nina Simone as a classically trained artist who became a voice for activism. The show incorporates 17 songs to authentically tell Nina's story, focusing on channeling her spirit rather than imitation.

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