A Great Big Diva!

The New President.

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The thing is: Trump can't save them. There is no real going back. The fear that drove many to vote for this man is based in truth. The world has changed. People have opened their hearts and minds and welcomed a Global community. Technology has changed the way the economy works and has left many in the economic dust. The election of our first African American president woke the beast, His reelection set the beast on his feet and Trump gave him the ability to walk again. Was this not the country …

Tonight’s the Night!

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It's Monday and in ten hours I will be hitting the stage with the return of my Nina Simone show at City Winery Chicago. I have NO idea how many tickets have sold. I checked a week and a half ago and the low sales frightened me. The venue seemed secure that the show will sell well. Of course I am not so sure. I never am. Folks say: "you always sell out!" "You always pack the house!" I never count on that. I push, push, push the show until I am crazy. But you never know ... Dress is laid out. …

No More Fussing About this Election. Only Love today.

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I am not spending another minute fussing about this election. Today, I am going to spread love and laughter and continue building excitement for my show tomorrow night at City Winery Chicago. (shameless plug: I sing Nina Simone at City Winery, showtime is 8pm I will include a link for tickets) It's what I do. I sing. I express myself and my shows are a time for celebration and joy and dancing and maybe a few tears. My intention is to make people feel good. Everyone: do something, say something …

Don’t be So hard…On Yourself.

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"Don't be so hard on yourself!" Recently, I gave someone that advice. Then I realized: I'm the hardest on my own damn self! Have I forgiven myself for past mistakes? Hell no! I'm still shuddering over poor choices I made 30 years ago! I think when you stop and think about your patterns of behavior and really take the time to "see," then you can start taking steps towards changing the behaviors, and stop making the same choices that cause you to stumble in life. But first things first! You have …

Bringing My Nina Simone Show back to Chicago. Monday, November 7th

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I first performed my Nina Simone tribute in January 2013 at City Winery Chicago. We sold out. It was my first performance there and my first ticketed sold out show. and now after sold out shows in NYC and Atlanta, I am bringing it back home. The show has evolved. I have evolved as a performer and as a person. Singing Nina Simone's music is quite like coming home for me. And performing her protest songs during these times, on the night before the election, well, it's just crazy Kismet don't you …