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The Little Mermaid: Leigh-Anne Pinnock to Narrate New Audible Original Adaptation

Yasmin Turner by Yasmin Turner
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Audible, a world-wide leader in spoken-word entertainment, has announced the adaptation of the timeless Hans Christian Andersen classic The Little Mermaid narrated by singer, song-writer and actor, Leigh-Anne Pinnock (Little Mix, Leigh-Anne: Race, Pop & Power).

This version of The Little Mermaid has been adapted by storyteller and lyricist Dina Gregory, and includes some of Leigh-Anne’s lived experiences weaved into the story.

Leigh-Anne’s influence also carry further into the musical elements of the audiobook; the multi-talented artist invited singers anaiis, Kersha Bailey, Sairah Rowe and Nadine Samuels to provide original vocals. Together with award-winning producers, String and Tins, they have created a magical underwater soundscape and original music.

“The Little Mermaid is one of the most iconic fairy tales and it has so many fans at every age. I felt personally drawn to this adaption from Dina, as I related to so many themes within the storyline. My narration was inspired by both my own culture and experience and I wanted my community to be represented in this version of the classic tale. I hope listeners enjoy the retelling as much as I enjoyed narrating it!”

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Dina Gregory, author of the adaptation added, “In the popular imagination, The Little Mermaid has morphed into a happy-ever-after fairy-tale despite the original story’s darker ending. Never destined to marry the prince, this voiceless outsider is forsaken by a world that deems her “other.”

“With Leigh-Anne Pinnock narrating this adaptation,” Dina continued. “I saw an opportunity to reclaim both Andersen’s vision and the little mermaid’s voice. As a biracial writer, I’m inspired by Leigh-Anne’s advocacy. Against the odds, she vaulted to pop stardom–only to discover an industry and fanbase often hostile to women of colour. Undaunted, she has used her experience to speak out against racism. Who better, then, to give voice to a mermaid who, like Leigh-Anne, follows a dream, endures its trials, and grows stronger for it.”

The Little Mermaid, an Audible Original, is available globally on Audible now.

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Yasmin Turner

Yasmin Turner

Yasmin Turner is an editor and writer whose work has featured in publications such as Nottingham based magazine LeftLion, and Vision, a publication of Cambridge University. Yasmin has just finished studying for her BA in English Literature in Nottingham and is pursuing various freelance roles. Inspired by female novelists such as political and cultural commentator Ahdaf Soueif, as well as Clarissa Ward, she writes for several magazines on the themes of culture, lifestyle and international relations. She enjoys spending her free time travelling and hiking in various locations around the world, sharing photography and independent travel tips to her own new account @turnertrekking

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