Who is Nina Simone?
” … It was a few posts before the situation was resolved by “Debord” who posted “um that’s Carly Simon. Nina Simone is a legend – look her up on… (Sydney Morning Herald — Opinion) Armstrong, Ellington and Ella: Jazz giants Jul 20, 2007 Our 6pm concert will have a different focus from the 3 pm workshop, and will include the music of Ellington, Benny Golson, Clifford Brown, Nina Simone, John Coltrane, John Price and my own compositions – more so as a preview for a recording that I will create this fall with pianist Mulgrew Miller and produced by Branford Marsalis. I am more than grateful for the opportunity to visit with you, and applaud the dedication of the presenters of Polyrhythms and Nate Lawrence for their great work in… (Galesburg The Paper, IL) Badu, Scott, Wonder Help Latifah See The ‘Light’ Jul 18, 2007 Although the track list has yet to be announced, “Trav’lin’ Light” finds Latifah performing songs associated with such vocalists as Peggy Lee, Nina Simone, Roberta Fleck,
Often dubbed the High Priestess of Soul, Nina Simone often refused to allow her music to be stereotyped, although if pressed, Simone would often identify her style as Black Classical music. Here is some background on the life and career of Eunice Waymon, who made a lasting impression under the name of Nine Simone. Born as Eunice Kathleen Waymon on 21 February 1933, Nina Simone spent her early years in Tryon, North Carolina as one of eight children. From an early age, Eunice demonstrated musical ability, especially with the piano. At a young age, she began to play for church and later competed in local contests to great success. One of her loves was classical music. By the time she was ten years old, Simone was ready for her first classical recital. The event also marked her first stand against racial bigotry. During her performance, her parents were moved from the front row to the back, in order to make room for white patrons. Simone refused to continue with the recital until her paren
