Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson opens up about how he’s had to code-switch throughout his career while discussing his upcoming feature film “Summer of Soul.” For the first time, Thompson took on the role of director for Searchlight‘s “Summer of Soul,” a music and history documentary about the almost-forgotten but legendary Harlem …
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During her time as Attorney General, Kamala Harris-now Vice President apparently barred Nina Simone’s family from accessing the late singer’s estate. Nina’s daughter and granddaughter Lisa Simone Kelly and RéAnna Simone Kelly say that Harris decided how Nina’s estate would be managed and who would manage it, TMZ reported. The …
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Zoe Saldana reveals that she regrets taking on the role of iconic singer, songwriter, and activist Nina Simone. When the announcement that Saldana, an Afro-Latina of lighter-complexion, would be portraying Simone in Cynthia Mort’s 2016 biopic, Nina, the actress faced an immense amount of backlash from fans and the Black community. …
Read More »Through the years many artists have leveraged their voice and platform to address the growing unrest of social issues in America. From Nina Simone’s timeless classic “Strange Fruit” to Childish Gambino’s “This Is America,” music has offered an antidote to embolden, enlighten and entertain disenfranchised listeners. To help carry on …
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