Akili Ni Mali • Nina Simone Tribute presented by WOW

Name: Akili Ni Mali • Nina Simone Tribute presented by WOW
Start: 2025-02-19T19:00:00-05:00
Location: 5377 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46220

Schedule

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

5377 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46220 | Indianapolis, IN

Join vocalist Akili Ni Mali for an unforgettable evening celebrating the timeless music of the legendary Nina Simone. This tribute concert will feature some of Simone's most beloved songs, performed with soulful passion and artistry. Akili will be accompanied by an exceptional ensemble of musicians: Cassius Goens (drums), Michael Santos (bass), Christopher Pitts (piano), Charles Platz (guitar), and Brandon Douthitt (saxophone). Together, they'll bring a fresh yet reverent take on Nina Simone's powerful legacy, blending jazz, soul, and emotion in every note.
Akili Ni Mali is an actor and independent recording artist originally from San Diego, CA. Regional: Snow Fever (Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre); Beautiful (Beef and Boards Dinner Theater); Chlorine Sky (Steppenwolf Theatre); Sense and Sensibility (Indiana Repertory Theatre); Richard III and Riverside (Indianapolis Shakespeare Company); Skeleton Crew(Summit Performance Indianapolis); Hairspray (Legacy Theatre). International: Norwegian Cruise Lines (2019). Film: Heist 88. Television: Chicago Fire, Chicago PD. Commercial: DenTek, Andre Champagne. Discography: Breathe (2020), Good Life (2020), Right (2021), Sold (2022), Lana Del Rey (2023) and 9-5 (2024). Education: BFA Musical Theater, Ball State University (2019).