Christine Manetta returns to the Wesley Anne with her previously SOLD-OUT Cabaret Show. (Live Band)
A musical exploration with interwoven heartfelt stories of the life, loves and passions of the legendary Nina Simone. Focusing on the Jazz and Blues Elements of Simone’s work. Christine Manetta’s own distinctive style is passionately driven towards activist art, as she beautifully portrays Nina Simone’s songs giving them a spin of her own, she exposes the human spirit.
Tribal Gospel Beginnings and Cabaret Jazz to Activist Anthems and 60’s Flower Power Hippie Songs. Songs such as I Put a Spell on You, Backlash Blues, Sinnerman and My Baby Just Cares for Me.
Musicians: Christine Manetta – Vocals/Narration (Recognised Singer/Songwriter by the Australian Songwriters Association for songs from the Album ‘One Woman One Day’)
Adam Rudegeair – Piano (Prolific composer, performer, and educator. His music is rooted in jazz and funk, with significant influences from the sounds of New Orleans and Minneapolis)
Hadyn Murtagh – Double/Electric Bass-(Internationally touring Double Bassist and Bass Chair of the Royal Australian Navy Band)
Stephen Caruana – Drums/Percussion (Performed throughout Australia and internationally with performances spread throughout Holland, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy and Switzerland
