THE RETURN OF
“FEELING GOOD: A M.A.D.D. RHYTHMS TRIBUTE TO NINA SIMONE,” SUNDAY FEB. 26 AT 4 P.M.
@theharoldwashingtoncultura9997

A Black History Month Celebration, M.A.D.D. Rhythms Pays Tribute To The Legendary #NinaSimone In a One-Night-Only Event, Presented by Tobacco Road Incorporated and Part of CIVLFEST presented by @RYTHM Premium Cannabis

#CHICAGO - M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Chicago’s premier tap collective, announces the return of “Feeling Good: A M.A.D.D. Rhythms Tribute to Nina Simone,” presented by Tobacco Road Incorporated, as part of the CIVL FEST, presented by Rythm Premium Cannabis, Sunday, Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. at the Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. King Dr. This tribute to the legendary Nina Simone is also sponsored in part by CIVLFEST, presented by Rythm Cannabis.

In celebration of Black History Month and as part of CIVL FEST, M.A.D.D. Rhythms’ 2018 premiere returns. M.A.D.D. Rhythms Founder and Artistic Director Bril Barrett has always had a deep respect, love and admiration for the music of the legendary Nina Simone. He embarked on creating work with M.A.D.D. Rhythms that pays the utmost respect and homage to Nina Simone. The performance includes choreography by Barrett, Tristan Bruns, Starinah “Star” Dixon, Alexandrya Fryson, Donnetta “LilBit '' Jackson, improvography by M.A.D.D. Rhythms company members and guest appearances by Arthur Barnes, Ian Archer, Micah Alyce and others.

“Feeling Good: A M.A.D.D. Rhythms Tribute to Nina Simone” features
Isaiah Spencer, drums, Will Howard, bass and Curtis Robinson, guitar with Maggie Brown, Felena Bunn, Joan Collaso and Margaret Murphy-Brown, the goal for each piece is to exude a different part of Simone’s iconic career and aesthetic.

After the performance, Jimalita Tillman, global director of the Harold Washington Cultural Center sits down with Barrett for an intimate conversation about the life and legacy of Nina Simone. They will take a deep dive into how her impact is still felt today.

Video Shot & Edited by:
Jake Guerrero/@_Freedom Films

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