Sunday, August 18, 2019
You'll Never Walk Alone - Nina Simone
Listen to this rendition for the exquisite instrumentation. We all must remember that Nina Simone was originally a gifted pianist who studied at Juliard and played in night clubs to pay for her training. This offering shows her talent and musical skill and experience to the highest of heights. She was never appreciated for the fullest extent of her prodigious gifts. She sang only because she was required to do so by those who hired her, but that produced the inimitable gifts she gave the world.
The Music of Nina Simone - North Sea Jazz Festival 2009
This production is by Nina Simone's daughter, Lisa Simone, who is well qualified to sing her mother's own songs. More power to her. She is here in Durham today and Ron and I missed her, but we attended a Black Conference instead and were well satisfied. We have not learned how to be in two places at once yet --- but we're working on it . . . .
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