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The Nina Simone R.A.P.P. Party - Southbank Centre

As part of the Southbank Centre x Montreux Jazz Festival Residency (Fri 31 Jan – Sun 2 Feb), enjoy this free special edition of Inua Ellams’ Rhythm, Poetry & Prose Party, inspired by the legendary Nina Simone.

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The Nina Simone R.A.P.P. Party

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Join award-winning playwright and poet Inua Ellams, alongside guest writers, performers, and DJ Sid Mercutio, for an evening of live literature and music celebrating Nina Simone’s life, lyrics, and activism.

Featuring performances by Claire Berliner, Jumoke Fashola, Guido Garcia Lueches, Gayathiri Kamalakanthan, DJ Sid Mercutio, Pẹ̀lúmi Obasaju, Nii Parkes, Leone Ross, Colin Salmon, and Richard Scott, this event honours the legacy of one of the greatest artists and activists of our time.

Experience the best of jazz, past and present, in this inspiring celebration of Nina Simone’s work.

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General Entry
FREE

How to get there

By tube
The nearest tube stations to us are Waterloo and Embankment; Waterloo is also the nearest train station.

Accessibility

Seat available

Accessible toilet

Wheelchair friendly
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Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road
London
SE1 8XX
United Kingdom

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