On Nov. 2, 2019, Sharon Udoh (Counterfeit Madison) gave one of Witching Hour Festival’s most memorable performances, presenting her Nina Simone songbook solo, on piano, at the Englert Theatre. She spoke with Little Village before the show at the site of her last performance in Iowa City, The Mill. Video by Jason Smith with photos […]
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Exploring Witching Hour’s can’t-miss events: Music
As a fan of jazz — and especially of Nina Simone’s hauntingly beautiful songs — I am interested in seeing reputable artists do justice to her music. Putting that together with Counterfeit Madison becomes a dream come true.
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Counterfeit Madison brings the music and message of Nina Simone to the Witching Hour Festival
When Sharon Udoh first heard Nina Simone’s music, it was a revelation. “I was struck by our similarities,” said Udoh, who performs under the moniker Counterfeit Madison. “Here was this dark-skinned black woman who was a classically trained pianist, just like me, and with a similar vocal register. My head was spinning.”
