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.

What does the speaker do to transition from personal life to embodying the character of Nina?

• Practices yoga

• Plays Nina's music and quiets the inner spirit

• Reads a book

• Listens to rock music

What is highlighted as a significant challenge in portraying Nina Simone?

• Memorizing lines

• Designing costumes

• Learning to play the piano

• Handling the emotional and physical demands

Why does the speaker believe it's important for black people to own their stories?

• To avoid criticism

• To gain fame

• To ensure authenticity and accuracy

• To compete with other artists

What was Nina Simone's original career aspiration?

• Jazz singer

• Classical pianist

• Pop artist

• Rock musician

What role did the climate of the country play in Nina Simone's career?

• It encouraged her to become a pop star

• It forced her to abandon music

• It made her focus solely on classical music

• It pushed her to fight for her people through music

How many songs are used in the show to tell Nina's story?

• 10

• 20

• 15

• 17

What is the primary goal of the musical choices in the show?

• To imitate Nina's sound

• To showcase new songs

• To focus on modern music trends

• To channel Nina's spirit authentically