Nina Simone - Four Women (Cover by Berklee Black Lives Matter)

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8 жыл бұрын

Berklee Black Lives Matter performs a cover of Nina Simone's "Four Women." BLM at Berklee: / blmberklee
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"Four Women" - Nina Simone
Voice: Lisa Odour-Noah
Voice: Tickwanya Jones
Voice: Khari Alamin
Voice: Alexis Addison
Saxophone: Ayanna Jacobs-el
Keyboard: Briana Washington
Bass: Satarra Moore Troutman
Drums: Helen De La Rosa
Recorded live at The Record Company
Recording Engineer: Calum Brockie
Assistant Engineer: Max Challis & Joe Barnard
Mixing Engineer: Simon Katz
Videographer: Kevin Greene
Videographer & Editor: Sam Harchik
Lyrics:
My skin is black
My arms are long
My hair is woolly
My back is strong
Strong enough to take the pain
inflicted again and again
What do they call me
My name is AUNT SARAH
My name is Aunt Sarah
My skin is yellow
My hair is long
Between two worlds
I do belong
My father was rich and white
He forced my mother late one night
What do they call me
My name is SAFFRONIA
My name is Saffronia
My skin is tan
My hair is fine
My hips invite you
my mouth like wine
Whose little girl am I?
Anyone who has money to buy
What do they call me
My name is SWEET THING
My name is Sweet Thing
My skin is brown
my manner is tough
I'll kill the first mother I see
my life has been too rough
I'm awfully bitter these days
because my parents were slaves
What do they call me
My name is PEACHES

Пікірлер: 585

@stevemohammed1114 8 жыл бұрын

Fantastic saxaphonist.

@ashleyvernon7859 6 жыл бұрын

BLACK GIRL MAGIC!!!

@IanMahetiMbano 7 жыл бұрын

Ok,reports are saying all these ladies are at LARGE and to be considered highly dangerous!!!!!!! How on earth do you murder this song on all levels and maintain this measure of grace. This is what l call classy. Yasssssssss

@jmimsy1589 7 жыл бұрын

This definitely would make Nina Simone proud!

@samross2784 7 жыл бұрын

Miss Sweet Thing gave me Jill Scott tease with that approach!!! Love!😍😍😍

@lindawin4650 8 жыл бұрын

THE BAND IS OFF THE HOOK...............TOO...I'M SO......."PROUD" OF YA'LL!

@Abymilde 8 жыл бұрын

That sax solo slayed me!... I think I'm in love.

@adwoae.paintsil8665 8 жыл бұрын

the third vocalist tho...LIT

@scottmiller2968 7 жыл бұрын

The 30 people who disliked this are delusional, this was a phenomenal performance across the board, I am in absolute awe at how great this was.

@thejack9232 5 жыл бұрын

Deep! 100% Black Women, True beauty, elegance, and skills.

@elisabethcoffel3213 7 жыл бұрын

I love how each singer/artist captured the personality of the specific woman the were singing about

@tochtlitlatoani260 6 жыл бұрын

SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL, ONLY BLACK WOMEN CAN SING LIKE THIS, MAKE MY SOUL CRY!!!! GREETINGS FROM MEXICO!!!!

@markrabenold 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a '77 graduate of Berklee and am so very impressed with all of the talent I've been seeing in these wonderful college- produced videos! A LOT has changed in the musical world over the 42 years since I graduated and I'm so happy to see Berklee has continued to do such a great job keeping current with today's music industry and is continuing to move things forward. It's the main reason why I contribute to The Berklee Fund each year... to assure that talented women like those in this video (and the many other young women and men I've seen and heard on other Berklee videos) are afforded the opportunity to pursue their dreams by making music to which the whole world can dance together. Great job, ladies!

@AriandEla 7 жыл бұрын

This was BEYOND amazing!!

@deenick8670 3 жыл бұрын

I love when I stumble on things like this.. Young Gifted and Black Women🖤🖤🖤

@danielngongang9419 6 жыл бұрын

That saxophone! omg!

@irajayrosen4792 6 жыл бұрын

Miss Nina would be very proud. Beautifully done, ladies.

@TheAshumms 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing. Such different voices and then to have that blend in the final "what do they call me" section was beautiful. Big fan of Nina Simone and I thought this was incredible. PS that last girl belted an A...

@lavvenus 7 жыл бұрын

when the girl sing the sweet thing part, my eyes start crying.. i loved the cover, one of the best eveeeerr

@basselaelkassa2777 7 жыл бұрын

The Saxophonist is crazyyyyyyy😧😧

@IsabelKret 8 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh you ladies give me goosebumps. Incredible!!!!! 👏👏👏👏🙌

@Suri-A_ 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh watching this video really makes me proud to be an aspiring writer/musician as black woman in the male dominated controlled music industry!

@bryanedney6673 7 жыл бұрын

These Girls are SAAAANGIN!

@vcharrison63 7 жыл бұрын

The best cover of this I've heard of this. Absolutely crushed this song. And, 32 people either hit the wrong button or are just plain haters. Great job ladies. BTW as a saxophonist myself, your solo was excellent. Musical genius begins not with what you play but by what you obviously can but choose not to play. Understatement is king...well in this instance queen.

@meredithwalker3955 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, the saxophonist was great, glad to see women playing jazz instruments.

@francylorenagambamartinez5424 4 жыл бұрын

This should be on Spotify!!!!! Such a great arrengement it is just muuuuuy bueno excelente carajo! Buenisiiiiiiimo

@mslesia43 8 жыл бұрын

EVERY version of this song gives me goosebumps..... BRAVO SISTAHS BRAVO !!!!!!!! #blackgirlmagic

@joleh6077 8 ай бұрын

Is it just me or does the last vocal make you tear up a bit? The emotion is captured so well and I've been visiting this video for years now. Never fails to move me.

@ninamaste24 6 жыл бұрын

The SAX girl tho 🤯♥️

@lindawin4650 8 жыл бұрын

YA'LL (KILLED) THAT........YOU PUT SOME 'RESPECK'...ON HER 'NINA SIMONE'S'...NAME....WOW..THANK YOU...THIS IS THE 'BEST..I'VE..SEEN...................WOW

@KaterCarlinki 6 жыл бұрын

WOW! There is nothing else to add - except: This is one of the best Versions of this outstanding song by Dr. Nina Simone.

@KaterCarlinki 6 жыл бұрын

That's a fabulous Version - with the women musicans. Lovely! I like to listen AND watch!

@DollHouseMaddness 8 жыл бұрын

I love the passion. I love how they've captured every word through each person's talent/gift. Beautiful.

@jamesp.wilson5250 3 жыл бұрын

Simply put, these women are awesome. I love how they jazzed up the song. The saxophone player was amazing. she added flavor to the song. No wonder they gave her a brief solo. She can blow.

@bribrijoseph994 7 жыл бұрын

happy black history month I love this

@biancajordan-mason6348 6 жыл бұрын

I am in tears RIGHT NOW. This moved my soul on soooo many levels to the very. last. note. BRAVA!!!

@courtnaesmith6198 6 жыл бұрын

Really ladies???!!! Wow! Incredible! I felt like they really understood their individual character. The music was excellent as well! Well done!

@Lifeofazander 7 жыл бұрын

It's such a awesome thing seeing there's beautiful woman of color showing there talent. It almost brought tears to my eyes

@pierrelecarff2050 6 жыл бұрын

if i could pay sax like this! a french, breton and poor white sax player! the band is so good

@johnjonesToffeeman 3 жыл бұрын

good to see true excellence-sax player is very accomplished on tn yanagisawa

@stigmatamartyr4223 2 жыл бұрын

They all blew me away equally but the last girl omg I'm in love with her vocals 😍

@marcusian4666 6 жыл бұрын

How has this not gone viral? This is ASTONISHING!

@ToriTalksAlot 7 жыл бұрын

THIS SONG STILL GIVES ME CHILLS

@egcsky1 8 жыл бұрын

Oh my GOD!!! This is so beautiful!!! Congratulations Girls... I Love it!

@RnB4Sure 4 жыл бұрын

They made this their own. It's folk and jazzy and a little HipHop and I'm Loving it. The band is tight and Girl you Go on that saxophone. You remind me of Grover Washington and Stanley Turrentine. Nina would be proud of you all.

@marvinallen6468 6 жыл бұрын

WOW. now thats beauty.You all did Nina proud. Young,gifted and black,indeed.

@paulthompson39 3 ай бұрын

WOW! WOW!! WOW!!!! As a big Nina Simone fan....take a bow Ladies! Great arrangement and great vocals! AMAZING! ADDED TO MY PLAYLIST! Thank You@

@LadyCharity 7 жыл бұрын

The band is killing and the vocals are ridiculous, why doesn't this have a million views??? I see the vocalist were inspired by my hands down favorite rendition of this song on Black Girls Rock a few years back and I'm here for it :)

@serenamuhammad9567 8 жыл бұрын

AWSOME! Shout out to Ayanna I loved it!

@sheilakennedy1751 7 жыл бұрын

Geezzzz that saxophone ... they did the damn thing ❤️❤️

@msfee8398 6 жыл бұрын

Where have you guys been all my life...That is a sound of colorful Queens!! Love It!!!

@sracierrasmith 8 жыл бұрын

Loved it! Anytime I get chills, that means somebody is doing something right. Girl Power!

@ThereseMullee Жыл бұрын

I love the talent, the musical interpretation of the original!! LOVE the SAX!And all the beautiful voices!! AMAZING!

@marshad.2257 5 жыл бұрын

These young women are incredible. The third singer is very reminiscent of the Great Jill Scott!!I can watch this again and again and still find something new! Excellent.

@PheleshaRobinson 8 жыл бұрын

THIS IS FIREEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So much talent!!

7 жыл бұрын

The best that I have listened in a lot of time

@Lightmylove 4 жыл бұрын

It’s 2020 and I’m still coming back to this these women are absolutely incredible much love from Canada 🇨🇦

@MichaelMusiq 7 жыл бұрын

come the FUCK through 🙌🏾 vocals, band, beauty .. 10's across the board

@sezzifying 8 жыл бұрын

Vocals on point

@katemacquarrie 4 жыл бұрын

the saxophonist KILLED it!! beautiful cover

@logansmith2461 6 жыл бұрын

Words can't express! Nina would be proud. #blacklivesmatter #proudofwhoiam

6 жыл бұрын

Mind blowing performance! You girls should make an album toghether!!

@SebastiaanHolStadsgids 6 жыл бұрын

What a wonderfull and strong version of this great and inspiring song by Nina Simone. 👍 LOVE 💕and RESPECT ☮️ from The Netherlands...

@suzanabraga12 6 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous! Long life to the talents of Berklee College of Music!!

@Nitzaplays 7 жыл бұрын

Damn, I'm in love with Alexis Addison 😍 Killer performance!

@nigeletter2228 6 жыл бұрын

Bravo Ladies, I am a fan!

@sharonazar1 6 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous!!! Top notch musicians!! powerful and sweet!!

@ryanwashington970 7 жыл бұрын

That was a beautiful arrangement. Smooth bass and incredible vocals.

@emyiahayes2650 6 жыл бұрын

This is the most amazing video I have ever encountered. Wow just darn amazing.If anyone dislikes this video they have some serious issues they need to come to terms with.

@32redrubies 6 жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!

@TorontoCreatives1 5 жыл бұрын

They look so blissful. I want to cry.

@heavyjr1 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best rendition of this song I have heard. They did an amazing job.

@ericwalker8912 7 жыл бұрын

Simply magnificent

@ladymiss9466 4 жыл бұрын

brilliant. I am so proud. and that little saxophonist was getting down, and the drummer did her little break. I see yall🥰

@WhatABeast119 8 жыл бұрын

I watch this like 4x a week

@dominiricansabor 8 жыл бұрын

This....was.....everything!!!!

@lashonay 7 жыл бұрын

I need this version on my playlist!!!! amazing job queens!!!!

@RPanz 8 жыл бұрын

What talent with such cool and calm energy.

@boowtsbabe 6 жыл бұрын

exquisite vocals, believable delivery, my name is YOU

@matnrocknroll 8 жыл бұрын

Great job! The second singer has that "Rihanna" vibe going on... great stuff!

@ntokozonhlapo5011 5 жыл бұрын

Wherever Nina Simone is at she's sharing a tear this is beautiful 👌🏽😍 #flawless

@christopherpalmer7449 7 жыл бұрын

Omg I'm a huge Nina Simone fan and I hate how some people butcher her songs. But this right her send chills down my back. Great jobs ladies. Peaches I'm in love with you!!!!! lol

@MissMyoozikal 7 жыл бұрын

This is gorgeous!!! Well done to these fabulous musicians!

@spicerat8433 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing. Ive been brought to tears

@antoinette9988 6 жыл бұрын

Omg black woman magick!!!!!! AMAZING!!!!! ALL OF ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CAN'T EVEN...... 😍🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯🖤🖤🖤🖖🏾🖖🏾👑

@w.a.6338 8 жыл бұрын

What an awesome message. .sounded amazing.

@robsfunvids 7 жыл бұрын

Wow what a groove you ladies got going! So impressed!!!

@arthurschopenhauer3680 8 ай бұрын

Don't you just love our sisters? What a masterful remake of an original classic

@owendale3296 7 жыл бұрын

Four beautiful gifted ladies

@mortisvan 9 ай бұрын

Never gets old! This song is on my weekly playlist.

@jonstewart464 8 ай бұрын

Overwhelmed with love. This is magic!

@canadairflight 4 жыл бұрын

That Sax, what a wonderful sound on this track

@lesliehelpert2873 6 жыл бұрын

this is so absolutely beautiful.... so happy to run into this! wonderful work!

@MonteCeci 6 жыл бұрын

WOW! Amazing voicesss!!!! My goddd!!!!!

@samross2784 7 жыл бұрын

Love love love!!!!!!

@annenicolehernandez3143 8 ай бұрын

CHILLSSSSSS!!!! Greetings from Philippines!

@agateyouafrica-ethiopia5778 6 жыл бұрын

J'adore tellement cette musique chaque fois je que je l'écoute je suis ailleurs, je ne peux même d'écrire c'est woaw...plus l'écoute plusb je suis encore plus admirative de leur talents. Elles sont juste phénoménales !!!

@KuttyJoe 5 жыл бұрын

I've heard a lot of voices doing this song. And every single one of them was magnificent. I love the unique voices, all of them sounding wonderful in a different way.