Four Women: Lisa Simone, Dianne Reeves, Lizz Wright, Angélique Kidjo
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"Four Women" by @NinaSimoneMusic
Recording session: "Sing The Truth", Jazz à Vienne 2009
performed by Lisa Simone, Dianne Reeves, Lizz Wright, Angélique Kidjo: Four Women
Featuring the Original Nina Simone Band:
Al Shackman, guitar
Chris White, bass
Paul Robinson, drums
Leopoldo Fleming, percussion
Jeremy Berlin, piano
Пікірлер: 2 200
The way sisters curve and sway to a hypnotic beat is legendary.
@ladyvoice7747
3 жыл бұрын
It’s so beautiful absolutely amazing love my black people 🇯🇲✊🏾🙏🏾
@altheahopkins1076
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful
@maribethbrad
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@raineyj560
3 жыл бұрын
Automatically in us......
@arielfornari6595
2 жыл бұрын
We have African influenced poetry in the #Caribbean, in Spanish it's known as "Poesía Negroide". One such classic poem describes a black woman who sways through the fiery streets of the Antilles, and then it goes on to describe our islands, the blood and sweat of the sugar cane harvest, the flower that one island is known for, and how the black woman is known in each island. In #Haiti Kreyol language they say that their women are sweet like molasses and pure honey. I'm thinking of commissioning a poet friend, to compose a poem in Spanish, inspired by a Haitian woman.
After over 3 months of Covid and 800 years of oppression...this is salve to my wounds...I'm a music teacher and this whole thing is balm to my injured ❤️
@revjys
3 жыл бұрын
Since I first heard this song ... my life has been different. Launched onto some new trajectory by the realities of the women in my life. My mothers, my aunties, my sisters, my cousins, and my grandmothers especially. These were their struggles and we all must sit quietly in repose, recalling their hardships. "4 Women" was for me ... AN INSTANT CLASSIC!!
@bryancooker175
3 жыл бұрын
How are you doing today my name is Bryan cooker
@kimberlyjackson1337
3 жыл бұрын
@@bryancooker175 I’m ok today and thank you for asking ...my mom passed the end of February and today I can stand and say that I made it
@bryancooker175
3 жыл бұрын
@@kimberlyjackson1337 okay cool and I'm so sorry so where are you from
@tcewmg3430
3 жыл бұрын
Music Teacher here too and I believe the world NOW see the importance of our class! School has just been dismal and without music, I don't know how some kids would've made it.
Nina's daughter singing such a passionate classic written by her mother, gives me indescribable feelings.
@leilarahmi3412
4 жыл бұрын
Omani J W Wrght, to you in particular, the most recent comment I have found: 'Do I understand absolutely this cry from the heart. So long suppressed/massacred by the self-serving human trait - which gave rise to Colonialism, (the tafficking for both enslaved labour in private plantations, AND, in the hideously large, ever-growing sex industry, this video, women's male testosterone so fired by injustice and the lack of respect for the power, the deep wisdom inherent in all awakened women,' called herself Peter. In lieu of 22 years of corruption and exploitation faced in Indonesia and Malaysia (cleaned out, blackmailed, retained in horrendous conditions in two detention centres - one for many weeks, then eventually released for a 10% of initial demands), in an ongoing attempt to retain freedom of speech - the right to protest injustice and corruption, so often forced to change my name on the WEB/NET, also totally fed up with bowing to pressure, desiring to press on at any cost, (my recent songs: music and lyrics, all improvised and stored in a private collection I've entitled 'In the Moment - From my Heart,' so inspired by this, my next song I'll name, or simply sign off here, 'Just Call Me Eve.' 😘
One of my favorite Nina Simone songs ever. This rendition is devastatingly beautiful. So deep and heartfelt. Thank you, Peaches, all!
@bryancooker175
3 жыл бұрын
How are you doing today my name is Bryan cooker
@fatimamachado6818
2 жыл бұрын
¡Divinas!🥰✊🏾💪🏾👏🏾👏🏾
African beauty. Rich skin. Africa is the beginning and end of the Earth 🙌
@rorydwyer5647
26 күн бұрын
Yeah / But really bad farts!
Nina Simone is one of the most undecorated ,censored Jewel of the industry. Thank you my Four Sisters for doing this Jewel of a piece
This would make Nina Simone Proud. Bravo Sisters.
YASSSSS!!! This was STUNNING!!! They captured the pain, the survival, the sensuality, the hypnotism, the power, the strength, and the spirit of the song! I am almost never pleased when people cover this song, because they never do it justice. It was *not* a vocal showpiece to just do a bunch of runs or a performance piece to just dance around to. Nina EMBODIED all those women. And these ladies did a FANTASTIC job with it! One of the first Four Women covers I’ve seen that truly lives up to the live performances that Nina would do. All the ladies were absolutely stunning, in every way.
@fafio8326
2 жыл бұрын
I'm Falling in Tears ... Really !
@tashirose699
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely and well said 💯
@user-jd7vj4ib3c
Жыл бұрын
I agree 100%!!!!!!!!!!!!
@emilionetopereira47
Жыл бұрын
A such encounter is incredible... what nice voice & girls... 😉
@veralucialimafernandes2270
Жыл бұрын
Jesus Cristo !!! elas é uma DEUSA acompanhada por ANJOS !!!🤩🙌🙏👏👏👏🦋🌹💐
Dianne Reeves just astonished me...Slavery was so dehumanizing and it hurts so much just thinking about it. Dianne Reeves's words are so emotionally powerful , they rip my soul, my heart, my brain,and basically everything else..
@maxcinerobinson505
Жыл бұрын
The words say how I feel almost everyday!!!!(
@rachelsimbhu3965
Жыл бұрын
💯😢 , I still feel their pain , for me it's worst than death ! Thanks so much for sharing ❤️
God bless all the black woman in the world 🙏🏾🙏🏾
This performance was spectacular! I can’t stop watching!
I knew I’d love this the minute Angelique Kidjo started with her haunting African chorus - she did a great job. Lizz Wright had me spellbound with her beautiful voice and swaying body. I was rewinding the first two for ages and Googling them to find out more about them. Lisa Simone was so different to what I expected and did a great job - reminded me a bit of Anita Baker. Dianne Reeves had the power voice and I am searching You Tube to hear more of her singing. So glad I found this treasure - saved to faves forever!
@derlebkuchenmann
Жыл бұрын
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@mariannemason7700
5 ай бұрын
Thank U for naming these Beautiful songstresses correctly! The video has 3 of them wrong. Now I know who to do my searches for 😊
WOW!!! That was one of the best investments of 7 minutes and 33 seconds that I have made in a very long time!! Are you kidding me...these beautiful black queens represented this song and its emotion SO WELL!!! My only complaint is that I wasn't there to witness this beautiful occurrence in person. Love, love, love!
@MegaDiva1999
4 жыл бұрын
i know right
4 жыл бұрын
I'm speechless. Just WOW
@kudraowens6786
4 жыл бұрын
May Okiwe me too!!!
@bernadettehines5471
4 жыл бұрын
Hhuyou you
@youssouphafall6966
4 жыл бұрын
Extraordinaire Purée beauté
Wow. Just WOW. The arrangement. The vocals. The voices. These WOMEN. Perfection at every level. I’m so glad I clicked on this. For me, this has to be my favorite rendition. OK. I’m gonna stop now. I got a listen to it again. Everyone take care out there. Be well
@olguita4446
2 жыл бұрын
I hear you. Its hypnotic im in a trance their movements are so fluid
@vandasouzanogueira9395
2 жыл бұрын
A lisa Simone canta tão bem quanto a sua mãe Nina Simone amoooooo
@gypsyl8042
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful: the women, the cover, the song. To be sisters is my wish. 💛🖤💞
Simply hypnotic very moving performance by all four phenomenal women
@mazzrinemims1902
2 жыл бұрын
This performance is mesmerizing
Nina simone did many things but this was her greatest.i so loved her work.
The black woman is beautiful. The words of this song are so POWERFUL
@cocovernon8394
3 жыл бұрын
WHEWWWWWW....blew me away!!!! I love this💕💞💕💞
@angelavolpe9250
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the words
@zuhalacarkan1697
3 жыл бұрын
I loved the song. So soft and So powerfull. Fantestic.
@zuhalacarkan1697
3 жыл бұрын
I loved the song. It's so soft and so powerfull.
@chynaimaniwhite6015
2 жыл бұрын
Black women are beautiful, the most beautiful women in the world. Every race of humans came from a black chocolate kinky hair women. But yet people disrespect us the most, even our own men. May Yah Baruch the black women with eyes to see and ears to hear what the Ruach Ha'Qodesh is saying to the called out assemblies.
Lizz Wright-Saffronia, Lisa Simone-Sweet Thing, Angelique Kidjo-Aunt Sarah, Dianne Reeves-Peaches. Tragic Mulatto, Jezebel, Mammy, Sapphire #ifyouknowyouknow
@gabbytjiroze3078
3 жыл бұрын
I didn't know now I know.
Don’t think I’ve ever seen four women on a stage in possession of such sheer power, beauty and talent. Absolutely wonderful.
@GjaP_242
Жыл бұрын
great. incredible. revolutionary. sophisticated 4:44
I wish we black women loved and honored each other more
4 women, 1 song displayed the unique velvet tapestry of black woman -- their ancestry filled with pain, love, strengths, weakness.... MAGNIFICENT WITH EXCELLENT MUSICIANS!
Lisa did her mothers song justice
Every time I hear this I get chills. Their voices take your soul way, way, way back to the temples of Solomon!
@healmyroots
Жыл бұрын
Yesssss
@cuoredolce29
6 ай бұрын
You should check out the version with Marsha Ambrosius, Jill Scott, Ledisi, and Kelly Price!!! Takes me out every time…talk about chills!!!
Lizz Wiright is such a presence. She wears her body as it was sacred. She's a cult, a religion to herself. I'm amazed.
@danicaloveshugs6494
4 жыл бұрын
why are you cruel?
@justdoingwell1223
4 жыл бұрын
@@danicaloveshugs6494 in brazilian portuguese version song of Cruella de Vil it's sang "Cruella cruel" instead of Cruella de Vil, which literally means cruel Cruella (yeah as obvious as it appears). Cruella de Vil does make sense in portuguese too tho. I bet her name comes from some romantic language, perhaps italian? In any case this two languages have their similarities, and i guess "vil" is a word in both of them, meaning vile. But they choosed to change Cruella de Vil to Cruella cruel in brazilian version song to rhyme it. And i love it, i love how it sounds. I used to love the song as a child. That's why. "Cruela cruel, cruela cruel (Cruel Cruella, cruel Cruella) É mais traiçoeira que uma cascavel (It's more treacherous than a rattlesnake)" And here for you to understand how it rhymes you gonna need to hear it, because we pronounce this word way differently.
@justdoingwell1223
4 жыл бұрын
Oh, yeah, and i know, "de Vil" is mean to be devil, but, see, it's a pun. If you speak some romantic language you'll get it. Or it is clear to english speakers as well? I'm not sure, not a big speaker here.
@danicaloveshugs6494
4 жыл бұрын
@@justdoingwell1223 sorry english is not my first language, but i appreciate the response :)
@donnika6832
2 жыл бұрын
Perfect words!
In my days at Yale, in the late Sixties, I was a radio personality and entertainer who had the good fortune to meet and introduce BB King, Donnie Hathaway, and the late great Nina Simone, an experience I will never forget. This song, so captures her essence both as a artist, social commentator, and independent committed black woman. I was sitting talking with my dear African American sister Felicia from Atlanta, when this song came on. It stopped our conversation in our tracks, we were glued to the screen, Felicia called this " Black Girl Magic." Amen, my sister. I had goose bumps and tears began to flow as I relived those times when songs like this captured and inspired our continued commitment to address the grievances of the past, not to be relived in the present, but we still have so much yet to do. I love me some Diane Reeves, and Nina's song and these incredible black women's performances that each reflect the various ways our women and thereby our culture has been violated, truly is outstanding and moving. I love each portrayal, but for me, when the second sister began to sing, her voice echoed the emotions and pain of a hundred years, and captured a vital part of our complex reality: "Between two worlds do I belong. My father was a rich white - he forced my mother late one night. " As the late great Nina Simone so eloquently put it: "Nuff Said!"
I had the privilage to listen to this beautiful moment on live! I was just in front of those amazing Women.. Ten years later, tears still are there .. Thanks Nina, thanks music, thanks Montreux!
I cant help stare at Lizz Wright, her movements, appearance, and voice are perfect and hypnotizing. 🙌
I saw this concert live. Unbelievable
@sharonbingham5428
4 жыл бұрын
The ancestors are coming forward to embrace, to motivate, lovingly, keep the struggle of freedom intentionally on blast for the true children of YAHWEH. May we have His almighty blessings always. SHALOM
@adbc1f72
3 жыл бұрын
@Lori James I have to know what year? When and where was this at? I love this. I know about Liz Wright from North Carolina as a sister from the same place!
@ladyvoice7747
3 жыл бұрын
You are so lucky 🙏🏾 I would loved to have seen thar performance live. I just love my people ❤️ my queens sand that song with such emotion I was totally drawn In.. AMAZING ✊🏾🇯🇲🌹
@ljubica.1962
3 жыл бұрын
feel envy
Simple lyrics that offer insight into the complexities of being a woman of color. Ms. Simone was the epitome of a revolutionary artist.
@SuperTruthful
8 жыл бұрын
+SweetFiness would you have preferred complex lyrics?
@oldblinddog1000
6 жыл бұрын
So love Ms. Simone. An American icon. These women epitomize the strength and beauty of our black sisters.
@jeffreyyounger5772
5 жыл бұрын
I be lying to you , I love of the difference multi -culture,flavor of the rainbow sherbet's of women,but hand down brown/black ladies,look,taste,feel , know they are the best.From being the originals mother , daughter,teacher,warrior,spiritual priest,prophet,queen,princess, from,today,still teacher,baker,singer,actress,but lawyer,contractor,school and business president,manager ,writer,director,publisher,fashion designer,make up artists,even first lady and spiritual preacher and teacher,you can't get no higher that, I admire,cherish,like,respect,honour ,her wow! beauty ness!even get on my nerves ness,but importantly her peace of mind and lo--ve ness!😂😉😚😎😍😎😋😉😙😋😎😎🤣😉I want to kiss Afrocentric chicks to death,kisses!!!!!!!😍😘😍😘😄😃😃😃😂😁😁😍😘😘🤗😍😍😍😎😎.
@amahra100
5 жыл бұрын
No No No Not a woman of color. An African American woman. It's only one woman of color who was a slave in America. These women are singing about me, my mother, my grandmother.
@RoseBasket
4 жыл бұрын
@@amahra100 Thank you for saying this!
Holy mother! How have I not seen or heard this one before? I am blown away by the power, the beauty, the allure, the talent of these artists and the talent of the artist who wrote this song.
@angelicaluce3230
5 жыл бұрын
NINA SIMONE - NINA SIMONE - NINA SIMONE - NINA SIMONE = NINA SIMONE - THE ONE AND ONLY -
@lamthe50
5 жыл бұрын
I agree with you all this is undescribable I Having never been so blown away I am a man this gave me Chills...
@queenkorea7069
5 жыл бұрын
😚😚😚😚😚😢😢😢👻👻👻✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿💋💋💋❤❤❤❤ THE FREEDOM OF THE AFRICAN MOTHER AND ALL WHO DIED ON SHIPS SAILING FORCED TO AMERICA TO BE SOLD AND RAPED, TORTURED, DAMMED, HUNG, KILLED, MANNED, MURDERED, MUTED, BY THE VILENESS OF WHITE SKIN THAT WAS JEALOUS AND ENVIOUS OF OUR LAND AND RESOURCES, ALL THE MOTHERS AND WOMAN AND KINGS WHO COULDN'T FIGHT BACK. GOD'S WRATH HAS SPOKEN AND WILL CONTINUE 2019 STILL NOT FREE IN AMERICA TRUTH WILL RISE WITH THE, SEASONS.. GOD
@TheBodyLanguagetv
5 жыл бұрын
My exact sentiment
@afrosoul1369
5 жыл бұрын
Toni Sumner-Beebe Exactly
7 special minutes of my life that time stood still... So many lifetimes of truth, pain, love, beauty, power, elegance, talent, intellect, vibrancy, and depth all compressed into 7 minutes.
@edmey
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for expressing every facet of this amazing performance. It should be an anthem for women across the world.
@molukvatten6232
2 жыл бұрын
400 years of pain.
The camera work was pure genius! Fully in tune with each lady's attributes, showing the full individuals beauty❤❤❤❤ Breathtaking..
The second lady touched my soul.
@Rhondi8
5 жыл бұрын
Lizz Wright
@burkitali7423
4 жыл бұрын
She is the Mohammed Ali of the music world , no comparason...
@JLPerryTV
4 жыл бұрын
She has a haunting voice that perfectly fits this song
@tokyod5069
4 жыл бұрын
Check out her song "vocalise/end of the line".
@tilleryjohnson8045
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's Ms Lizz Wright and she can bring it
What an electrifying version of this song. Too gorgeous and lush! Nina would be so proud!
Black ⚫women endure, we strive 💪and we have the ability 🙌😀to survive 💪😀👍we have the ability to love 💘❤our children and their children ❤we can also ❤love America 🇺🇸💙and the world 🌎this land has taken so much from us 🇺🇸💙we will never give up we are Black ⚫💙❤women.
This is mesmerizing. That 2nd singer - oh my. Encapsulates the song. Lisa moves to the music. Diane brings the intensity o the song. The unison at the end - unity. Bravos ladies, Bravo.
@jeansmith2248
2 жыл бұрын
@Nails. The 2nd vocalist is, Lizzy Wright, she's awesome, in her own right.
@gregoryb3578
2 жыл бұрын
☺️🥰😁👏🏾👍👍👍
@juliawhetstone5768
Жыл бұрын
YES Nails And Jean.. Lizz Sure IS!!!
@rosemaryellis518
Жыл бұрын
This woman's is beautiful and deep ! 😍 it.
@Alfie198
Жыл бұрын
Lizzy Wright is brilliant. What a rich and smooth voice!
I can't take yall.....its too much QUEENDOM....they are beautiful sensual light love everydamnthing ❤
@ladylowe3917
5 жыл бұрын
Right I'm loving it✊🏾
@juliealexis7438
4 жыл бұрын
That's what I was saying throughout: I can't, I can't!!! My Lord!!!
@dorabrittian4358
4 жыл бұрын
Julie Alexis h
@juliealexis7438
4 жыл бұрын
@@dorabrittian4358 Hi, Dora?
@ionasanaa3844
4 жыл бұрын
Say it again.,
Wow that was gorgeous they did right by Nina Simone , her daughter has an amazing voice!
@warredytrillilltown3829
11 ай бұрын
Which 1 is the daughter please?
Today, tomorrow, and everyday.... C'MON BLACK WOMEN
4 Women by Nina Siomone is a song that expresses a depth of emotions that resonate like an echo from the past to the current day. It was Beautifully sung by these 4 Lovely and Magnificent Women.
I've listened to this about 20 times back to back, I'll be back tomorrow for another 20! Classic stuff.
@danidaw32
4 жыл бұрын
Dynasty Property Management I’m right there listening with you!
Saffrania....OMG!! LISA is the daughter of NINA Simone... What a voice!
I love that they took Nina's song to such height.
Can not stop listening to these Queens!!
These 4 legends absolutely nailed this song!! So much passion in their vocals, and they were backed up by an equally passionate band - epic!
So powerful and so perfect for this month - Women's history month. You can see and feel the energy between the songstresses. Incredible. What a way to study diasporic African women's history by listening to this deep song. Lizz Wright! OMG what a beautiful and velvety voice. I am validated and lifted after listening. Authentic, truthful
Lizz’s voice really fits this song. It was a perfect blend with her voice
This song is brilliant. It captures the complexity of African American woman of different shades. It starts with our grandmothers who were slaves (Aunt Sarah), moves to Safronia (Aunt Sarah’s daughter by a rich white slave owner), Sweet Thing (Safronia’s daughter) and finally Peaches. I’ve known several Peaches and she was usually “tough” just as this song portrays. We could use a Nina Simone right now...
I still get goose bumps whenever I listen to this. The 4 lovely ladies did justice to it. Continue to Rest In Peace Nina Simone!
Lizz Wright's voice gives me chills!
@lisablack124
4 жыл бұрын
If I had her voice and the way she walked on stage. I mean she is so gorgeous. I mean I am not gay or anything like that but Wow. She is so sexy.
@shaskins15
3 жыл бұрын
Same, girl. Same. Lol
@devinbret
3 жыл бұрын
@@lisablack124 I'm not gay either and I had the same response. Broad shoulders in that voice and... Eyes can't meet a smile anymore perfectly .
@bryancooker175
3 жыл бұрын
@@shaskins15 how are you doing today my name is Bryan cooker
@rodrigorodrigo1230
2 жыл бұрын
The four were amazing, they have great voices, but Lizz Wright's voice is... a special treat...
This brings me to tears...we have been thru so much...we still rise...
Perfect performance 🥰😍 Lizz wright (second singer) just amazing, sultry, the voice, the hair, the body😍😍😍😍😍😍!!!!!!
THERE ARE SO MANY VERSIONS TO THIS SONG, OUTSIDE OF NINA SIMONE, BUT THIS ONE SELLS IT FOR ME.....CAN SEE THE PAIN FROM AUNT SARAH, THE DRAMA FROM SAFFRONIA, THE TOUGH EXTEROR OF PEACHES......MARVELLOUS.....CLAP, CLAP
Lizz Wright sent electricity through us!!!!
Still here in 2020. My favorite renditions of Four Women!
All so beautiful. Such form and flow. Healing. Liz and those hips. Simone is like the ka energy on the spine. Angelique is nurturing. Reeves is so commanding. Great mix of divine femininity.
@lillianjulius1371
4 жыл бұрын
Majestic
@unnnicorn
3 жыл бұрын
@Shila Iris , Is that the order from the left to right: Lizz, Lisa, Angelique, Dianne?? THX for respond.
Lizz Wright's voice is from heaven...
@louisehallut9393
5 жыл бұрын
It's terrific.. What of godness..
@DiabolikalFollikles
5 жыл бұрын
Yes it is.
@juliealexis7438
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed wholeheartedly. I was blown!
@meredithwalker3955
4 жыл бұрын
PalmurcioWorld :...no regard for life”? That is what started this. How many black men had to be MURDERED before this reaction? How many politicians reacted when it was merely another black person losing their life? Now it’s a matter of loss of property, that got attention.
@nightperuser
Жыл бұрын
I agree - I had to listen to her again and again.
I look at this video already for years and every time it brings tears to my eyes , this is singing in its highest form , and what a musicians . Thank you for this moment you beautifull people
The third singer miss Lisa Simone is actually Nina Simone only child she really gave me chills
I lived in Africa for more than 50 years and suddenly I am taken back to the beginning!
My skin is black my arms are long My hair is woolly my back is strong Strong enough to take the pain inflicted again and again What do they call me? My name is aunt Sarah My name is Aunt Sarah Aunt Sarah My skin is yellow my hair is long Between two worlds I do belong But my father was rich and white He forced my mother late one night And what do they call me? My name is Saffronia My name is Saffronia My skin is tan my hair is fine My hips invite you my mouth like wine Whose little girl am I? Anyone who has money to buy What do they call me? My name is Sweet Thing My name is Sweet Thing My skin is brown my manner is tough I'll kill the first mother I see! My life has been rough I'm awfully bitter these days because my parents were slaves What do they call me? My name is Peaches!
@Bigbaby071
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that.. 👆🏿❤🕺🏿
@ibella6838
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🐯
@charmzizi
3 жыл бұрын
thank you for this!
@qamarmuhammad7064
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the lyrics!
@kjordan911
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful 🌹
lOVE LIZZ WRIGHT
Lizz Wright gave me head to toe chills! My GOD what a voice!!!
Brilliant. The performing The unity of the four women The brilliant storytelling within the powerful lyrics, of one song. Nina Simone is a Masterclass in so many things.
Beautiful Womans.Beautiful Voices.🎤🎶🎤🎶🎤🎶🎤Beautiful Song.☮&💜 Good Team👏👏👏👏Thank you.
Dianne Reeves is a global treasure! Brava, to the Beautiful Women of the World.
If nothing else is promised to me in this world, this legacy is my blessing
KZread is currently full of many renditions of this great and powerful Nina Simone milestone, from classicists to student vocalists and in between. But this is by far the best in my estimation. Strong, emotional performances by all these great women. Lisa's tribute to her mother's memory will be everlastingly appreciated.
Just love this! The sophistication presented by these Black women is awesome. Sadly, look in the audience and see who appreciates this masterpiece. Each one of these ladies are masterful in their talents!!!!
@BHAKTIBROPHY
Жыл бұрын
?? What's wrong with the audience? Why "sadly"? This is Nina's former band (mixed race). And no musician phoned it in. I'm not understanding why 'sadly' look at the audience. Music is a thread that ties us all together, from the depths of our being, The Self/Atman. That's beyond the mind, beyond thought, beyond the roles we're playing in this lifetime. It doesn't deny anyone's experience. Quite the opposite: it unites us in our shared experiences throughout the ages.
They're all so incredibly feminine and strong in their own way. Fantastic.
@bryancooker175
3 жыл бұрын
How are you doing today my name is Bryan cooker
This song stopped me in my tracks and shook me to my soul over 50 years ago. It was my introduction to the incomparable Nina Simone 💖
The harmonizing at the end though wow that was mighty powerful!
What a stunning version of this song!!! I love that Lisa Simone can pay tribute to her mother but in a style of voice that is totally her own. Great job all around. And if I'm not mistaken, isn't that Al Shackman , Nina's long time guitar player, playing with them?
they look so elegant up there together. they actually look like they are telling a true story that they have lived
@califiasrevenge77
8 жыл бұрын
+JLPerryTV they are.
@ernestinemorrison2799
5 жыл бұрын
They have lived the ancestral song of generations. That is how it can be believed that they have each experienced this slave interpretations. They know their history. Extraordinary performance
@amahra100
4 жыл бұрын
They feel it because it's the history of black women. I cried on the last song and I hadn't experienced any of it.
@globalconcern4995
4 жыл бұрын
JL yes, they were telling a story they'd all lived....someway, somehow.
@JLPerryTV
4 жыл бұрын
Lizz Wright’s haunting vocals really bring the song to a new level of awareness. It was very haunting
Dianne Reeves gave me chills
@bryancooker175
3 жыл бұрын
How are you doing today my name is Bryan cooker
Wow mind blowing, I'm here crying emotionally over the beautiful voices. January 2020 North East Philadelphia appreciate this awesome talent and share of video. I must say that last vocalist sparked my tears.
@irmadeutekom
4 жыл бұрын
#Odyssey . The last one singing was Dianne Reeves
@denyamcgreer8058
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. Over here like 😭
The sister in the sun dress is absolutely beautiful!
@cassandrasmibbo
7 жыл бұрын
that's Lizz Wright
@sharonwright5263
4 жыл бұрын
Returned to listen again
When the second Lady sang, I got mighty chills all over my body. My father is white He forced my mother late one night. 😭 😭
4 Queens 👸🏾❤️🖤💚☮️✊🏾
Dedication to a legend Nina Simone❤🔥🙏🏿
Have mercy. The chills I get listening to this. Listen, watch and learn little girls. Writhing 'round practically naked while lip-syncing is not the only thing a female recording artist is capable of. It may sell the most records, but decide for yourselves how you wish to exist in the world. Not easy. Been there, done that. I watched this with my 17 year old niece, and afterwards she just cried in my arms. Told me, "Auntie, I'm SO confused. I'm SO lost." Breaks my heart some of things facing kids these days.
@YaoEspirito
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the crucial testimonial. If you can, watch Nneka's "My home" too. Bless.
@zizwe32gb
9 жыл бұрын
Made me cry too and Iam grandfather.
@jefferygeorge8174
7 жыл бұрын
Marcela Buggin' What have we learnt. History should never be repeated struggles, hatred, suffering at the hands of others. What have we learnt.
@LexCitrineTPG
6 жыл бұрын
Marcela Buggin' ohhbfSwghhhgtrrdeeeeeekvswqtopvawawfjsfgk. Dfhhnnvwqeiovz
@regisantoine3636
6 жыл бұрын
Chris cornell
4 amazing vocalist weaving a moving and magical musical tapestry. Adore them and this rendition.
A soul sung song with depth. Outstanding performance by all, love it to life.
Four Queens...beautiful
I'm out of words. Amazing and soulful performance. Wow!
These women are beautiful ,extraordinary and that what we need women to be, their beauty and strengths is through their elegance , voices and movement, breath taking. I never heard such a meaning and beautiful song, Wowwwwwww. Love it
@oceana3075
8 жыл бұрын
I agree!!!
@rickwhite1252
6 жыл бұрын
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@islaedmonson-brown4230
6 жыл бұрын
So beautifully stated.
@angelaxavier4726
6 жыл бұрын
Fary Moini 9
@amahra100
5 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is your first time?
I freaking love this version. So talented... To be gifted & black.
Very well expressed ladies! Sing, sing ,sing until you are understood. Tell it like it is and was!!! Tell the history of a people torn, beaten, mistaken, and forgotten in true history books! Tell it, and tell it again and again..but love anyways!! You (We )are a special people that The Good Lord made!!!
Gives me chills from start to finish
@superduperjoi6800
4 жыл бұрын
Yes every time
This reminds me of a phrase from American Beauty. "Sometimes there's so much beauty in the world, I feel like I can't take it, and my heart is just going to cave in..."
@juliealexis7438
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, Maria! Caving in here 😍
Lizz Wright is everything!!😍😍
@ericmoore1015
3 жыл бұрын
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over there
Fabulous cover ladies!
QUEENS🌟✨💫👑👑👑👑💪🏾🙌🏾💜💚💙💛🙏🏾
Lizz Wright better come here this minute and pull this arrow out my heart!
OMG Look at all that Black Girl Magic at one time! Bravo ladies.
Beautiful Queens. The best rendition of this beautiful Nina Simone song
@emilianocarusso9535
4 жыл бұрын
Yeh!!!!! 👍🏻
Everything about this is just sublime. The band, the thinking, composition and especially the delivery from these amazingly talented artistes. I say artistes because their thinking goes way beyond singing. Thank you for posting it.
Makes me cry every time. Magnificent performance.💜
BRAVO…. Yes CHILLS …. What a wonderful piece of musical genious
Bravo! first time i heard this song was by the late great nina simone way back when. powerful then still powerful now