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Year By Year: Five Essential Albums of 1965
Jazz may not have an official yearbook, but it does have a vast and well-documented…
Requisite Listening: Nina Simone
From the starkly emotional “I Loves You, Porgy” to the scathing “Mississippi Goddam,” this live 1964 concert album presents various facets of Nina Simone’s remarkable artistry.
Nina Simone – “Sinnerman”
“Sinnerman” presents Nina Simone at her absolute best. The song’s lyrics tell of a sinner’s futile attempt to seek salvation on Judgement Day, and the accompanying music — full of dark, thundering piano chords— heightens the thematic intensity.
Nina Simone’s Childhood Home Named National Treasure
Photo: Nancy PierceThe childhood home of Nina Simone in Tryon, North Carolina, has been deemed…
Robert Glasper and Terrace Martin announce new all-star project
Pianist Robert Glasper and multi-instrumentalist Terrace Martin will be collaborating on a new all-star project.…
Nina Simone inducted in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2018
Nina Simone will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. The…
Judi Jackson to pay tribute to Nina Simone
Vocalist Judi Jackson will perform Nina Simone’s most powerful, spiritual compositions with a gospel choir…
Nina Simone’s birthplace purchased by group of artist
Nina Simone’s birthplace and childhood home in Tyron, North California, has been purchased by a…
Nina Simone to receive Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award
Nina Simone will be honored by the Recording Academy with a Lifetime Achievement Award at…
Exclusive Vinyl Me, Please edition of “Nina Simone Sings the Blues” (1967)
Record of the month club Vinyl Me, Please is sending an exclusive pressing of Nina…
10 great jazz records to give as gifts this Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner. Why not give the gift of jazz to a…
Jim Marshall photobook “Jazz Festivals” out now
Jazz Festivals, a new photobook comprising the works of photographer Jim Marshall, has been released…
2015 doc “The Amazing Nina Simone” re-released this weekend
The Amazing Nina Simone, the 2015 documentary on the life of the singer songwriter, will…