Feeling Good!

Speaking of Nina Simone, Mary J. Blige has landed the role to portray her in the Biopic that is slated to begin filming this September titled Nina.  There has been a great deal of controversy over  Mary landing the lead role versus other possible performers, most notably, India Arie.  This is a tough one because I happen to LOVE them both!  I can certainly see how Mary's soulful, gut-wrenching and emotional style of singing would lend itself well to the powerful civil rights messages in some of Nina's music.  However, in terms of music style, instrumental ability, a similar weighted voice, obvious afrocentric style, and an uncanny physical similarity - I personally think India is better suited for this role.  There are many soulful singers that Mary can portray -   Aretha Franklin, Mavis Staples, Gladys Knight...does it have to be posthumous? In the end, I 'm sure that Mary will do "Just Fine":).