The renowned Simone celebrates her 50-year career with a tour across Brazil, titled "What Kind of Woman Is She?!" The new show, according to the singer herself, also marks a new phase in her journey, a step out of her comfort zone.
The tour features a team of young artists, including Ronaldo Fraga, responsible for the artistic direction, andAna Frango Elétricoin the musical direction of the spectacle.
"I wanted a new sound, new people, who would challenge me, who would make me question, who would bring clarity. Every human being is so different, right? And I wanted that. I don't know if it would be a clash, but to have this generation around me. I'm 76 years old and I want to fight. I'm not afraid of anything. I cling to these people, this youth, this sound, the people who are brilliant," Simone comments in an interview with theBem Viver conversation programonRadio Brasil de Fato.
Women and rights
The headline, “What Kind of Woman Is She?!”, arises from a reflection on Simone's musical journey, with numerous versions over these years. The show explores how she was perceived and understood by the public and critics, while also providing a platform for a diversity of contemporary women, victims of machism.misogyniesAccording to Simone.
I want to talk about these women, not just those who were violated, but those who triumphed. Because they also went through a lot. The mother or grandmother of Nélida [Piñon] used to say this: 'Every day, someone comes to your door and invites you to give up. So, you have to slam the door in their face and not give up.' That's how we carry on. We walk, but slowly. We walk within the possible and the impossible.
When discussing the connection between her tour and the electoral process, Simone considers that both can indeed be related. She reminds that she has never shied away from taking a stand, especially on a quartet she sees as fundamental to society: education, housing, food, and security.
Education, sport, and art
Simone also had a career in basketball, even being called up to the Brazilian Women's Basketball Team, which secured her participation in competitions in the 1970s. After an injury, she stepped away from the courts and moved into the music industry.
She considers it important to have a greater appreciation for sports and music in the education of children and adolescents. "I always said this: sports and music have to be mandatory subjects. But there needs to be a very high value placed on these two subjects," the singer emphasizes.
To view the full tour schedule, access the singer's official websitevia this link.
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