Christine Manetta

Love Me or Leave Me - A Tribute to Nina Simone returns once again after TWO previously SOLD-OUT Shows (2023). "A fabulous show and I highly recommend you check it out “-Barry Maxwell–99.3 3NRG FM "Great Voice" Radio KLFM A musical exploration with interwoven heartfelt stories of the life, loves and passions of the legendary Nina Simone. Christine Manetta’s own distinctive style is passionately driven towards political, activist art, as she beautifully portrays Nina Simone’s songs giving them a spin of her own; while encompassing the musical truth of each songs story she exposes the human spirit. Accompanied by Musical Director Adam Rudegeair with his Trio, they pay homage to Nina, focusing on the Jazz and Blues Elements of Simone’s work, Tribal Gospel Beginnings and Cabaret Jazz to Activist Anthems and 60’s Flower Power Hippie Songs. Including songs such as I Put a Spell on You, Feelin Good, Sinnerman, Ain’t Got No-I Got Life and My Baby Just Cares for Me. https://www.christinemanetta.com/ninasimonestory