We Loves You Nina, 1933-2003
Written by Ross
Published April 21, 2003
Published April 21, 2003
Eclectic jazz great and civil rights icon Nina Simone, best known for her definitive version of "I Loves You Porgy" from the Broadway musical Porgy & Bess, passed away early Monday. She was 70 years old.
You can read more about her life here.
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- We Loves You Nina, 1933-2003
- Published: April 21, 2003
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- Filed Under: Books: Entertainment, Music: Blues, Music: Broadway, Music: Jazz
- Writer: Ross
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Ross, sorry I came along after yours with the AMG link. Thanks
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i just heard the news about a half hour ago. nina was one of a kind. impossible to categorize. jazz, soul and blues, slow ballads and uptempo swing. a unique talent and powerful, awesome voice. i'm listening to a best of cd now.
wild is the wind, little girl blue, ne me quitte pas, mississippi goddamn, don't let me be misunderstood.
one of my favorite things she ever did was the song 'the king of love is dead' about martin luther king, jr. talk about a moving performance!
rest in peace, nina.