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Nina Simone Collaborator Calls Zoe Saldana's Portrayal 'Admirable' and Praises Her Vocals: 'Mary J. Blige Couldn’t Have Done It'

Nina Simone's friend and former bandleader, Al Schackman explains why Zoë Saldana was a better choice than Mary J. Blige for the titular role in Nina

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Nina Simone Collaborator Calls Zoe Saldana's Portrayal 'Admirable' and Praises Her Vocals: 'Mary J. Blige Couldn’t Have Done It'

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