Welcome to the Nina Simone Blog
Dr. Nina Simone was one of the more unique and original performers of the 20th Century. So it is an honor for us to begin this project on behalf of the Nina Simone Foundation to promote her creative accomplishments and hold up her legacy as an example of artistic excellence. What is little known is how important she was to the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Often referring to her voice as a weapon, she crafted songs that became subversive narratives at key moments during the Movement. So it is important for us to highlight the socio-political significance of her life along with the pure joy and creativity of her music.
I’m so pleased to see there’s somethin’ going on here!
Let me know how I can help spread the music of Dr. Nina Simone throughout the world!
We are quite pleased ourselves! Please stay tuned. Trust us. You have no idea of what is to come. Soon enough you will have your chance to help spread the word. The Official press release including information about the site relaunch is forthcoming!
i think you are great am doing my black history report on you
“For me, the music never stops.” —Nina Simone
My friend fine artist Ralph Sanders and Nina were friends.
He traveled to Paris with her as a musician in her band.
Nina also lived with Ralph in Newark, New Jersey for a brief period while she battled with her depression.
You can see his portrait (16×20 watercolor) of Nina at ralphsanders.com
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everyone needs to visit tryon, nc nina’s house,birth place.. last year they were re- doing it….a shak with no floors but a monument by all means.. where our queen began!!! ive been there about 4 times, tearin’ up every time.. the effect is different every time!!!!
happy birthday nina
NINA, I loved you at a glance
As an African American with roots in Mississippi, I love Nina’s soulful, folk music, especially Mississippi Goddamn & her interpretation of Jacques Brel’s Ne Me Quitte Pas. I hope to travel to France this summer & wanted to visit the town she lived in. How long did she live in the Provence area and is there any tribute to her there (museum, house, nightclub) for me to visit?
Also, I just listened to Simone, her daughter’s singing on her website. She has a great voice and a great range Who is her father, of what nationality, and where does Simone live when she’s not touring?
I have loved Dr. Simone music for a long time. I have collected everything I could find over the years, so I have an extensive collection. I love introducing people to her music and have done so with my grand daughter and she loves Dr. Simone. I also like it when artist says they are inspired by her music like Corinne Bailey Ray so I tend to like them even more.
The Search For Ms. Nina
Yesterday I went to the library to find books about Nina Simone. I found some books about African American Songwriters. Ms. Nina was mentioned in quite a few of them. She was in the book, “From Spirituals To Symphonies.” Written by: Helen Walker-Hill. It was about African American song artists. In the book they talked about Ms. Nina’s songs and who wrote them. I learned that Margeret Bonds wrote music for her. Another book that she was in that was interesting was, “I Got Thunder, Black Women Song Writers On Their Craft.” Written by: Lashonda Katrice Barnett. There was a whole chapter on Ms. Nina. It talked about her life and career. I found those two books quite moving.
Nina Simone was an inspiration to many people. She sung alot of songs that everyone enjoyed. One of my favorite songs that she sings is called “Sinnerman.” I was introduced to it yesterday. The only song that I knew from her before that was, “Young, Gifted, and Black.” She sang about being black and still very talented at a young age. I think this search taught me a lesson. Music today is very different from the jazz, blues, and R&B music from back in the day. Everyone had a reason for liking certain music. I like Nina Simone’s music. I am looking forward to learn more about her music.
When we were searching for Nina Simone, it took a long time. It was hard to find her in books. we looked in a lot of books. I had some fun looking for her. Looking for Nina Simone was cool. I would love to do it again. We found her in 2 books. We looked in 12 books. I was happy when we found her in the “From Spirituals To Symphonies” Helen walker- Hill pg. 160. Then Josca found her in “I Got Thunder Black women song- writers on their craft” By Lashonda Katrice Barnett chapter ten pg.141. I felt good when we found the books on Nina Simone because now I can learn more about her.
I think this is simply WONDERFUL!!! I am one of two recipients of the new Nina Simone Award for artistic excellence featured at this year’s YGB Awards. I am pleased and honored beyond words… she was a major facet of my family life growing up in Trinidad. My mother played her music like an anthem! As life would have it, many, many years later in the 90’s, my sister who is a sports massage therapist in Trinidad had the honor of working for Nina on her visits to the island. They became quite close. So much so that my sister organized a night out with the iconic super star. It started with dinner at the hotel restaurant that my eldest brother worked at. He cooked her meal. Then followed a surprise visit between Nina and my mother at the family house. My mother nearly had a heart attack! They laughed so loud the whole neighborhood could hear. Mummy laughed herself to tears… I couldn’t make it as I had to work overtime processing payroll… I was not amused.
When I received the call from Carl Grey in December of 2009 I was absolutely elated and thought, well gee, isn’t God great? I love this irony…
Thanks for info, I am always looking for something interesting on the Internet, i want to send
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Hi, 50 years old, just discover her.
What should I buy first.
Bonjour, je viens de découvrir Nina Simone. Le CD que je viens d’acheter contient de belles chansons mais il est très inégal (compilation).
Que devrais-je me procurer de Nina pour commencer.
Plus particulièrement dans les années 50 et 60. Blues/Jazz
Merci
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As a singer/musician and fan, I have always been inspired by Nina Simone’s music and soulful delivery. I am overjoyed to be part of the Nina Simone Experience and singing with “Echoes of Gold” band on Saturday at the artists talk. Diamond Dominy
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I am the Student Government Association President at the best liberal arts instituion of higher learning, Paine College. We are located in Augusta, Georgia. I want to personally say I am extermely overwhelmed with excitement about this project honoring the “High Priestess of Soul”, Nina Simone. Paine College is definately going to advertise this unbelievable experience to the students. Thank you for creating this wonderful project.
First let me say i am a student at Paine college in Augusta Georgia. I am excited about your project that you are doing. hopefully i will be in atlanta this weekend to be apart of it.
Thank you in advance.
I’m glad to see a great performer such as Nina Simone be honored for all of her hard work and dedication to her music and her culture.
It is good to reflect on someone’s life and legacy. Its even better to see a person of good character like Ms. Nina Simone. It is a great idea to honor her and her accomplishments.
As an associate professor of journalism at Paine College in Augusta, Ga. and instructor of African American World Studies, I am extremely excited about the Nina Simone experience. The social media aspect (Facebook, internet twittering, blogging, texting) will provide education, information and entertainment within our academic arena. Furthermore, use of this genre will promote scheduled activities and gain support/popularity.
Students @Paine College are eager to participate in this project and help spread the word about Nina Simone–the “high priestess of soul.”
As a singer/musician and fan, I have always been inspired by Nina Simone’s music and soulful delivery. I am overjoyed to be part of the Nina Simone Experience and singing with “Echoes of Gold” band on Saturday at the artists talk. Diamond Dominy thanks you