A remastered edition of Simone's extraordinary 1958 debut and a collection of her live performances, plus more new CDs you should know about.
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Music Review: On Clara Schumann’s 200th, Lara Downes Plays the Schumanns and More on CD and in Concert
More than a fine pianist, Lara Downes is a cultural curator of top rank, illuminating the tradition of female composers from Clara Schumann to today.
Read More »Blu-ray/Music Review: ‘What Happened, Miss Simone?’
'What Happened, Miss Simone?' is a great documentary about an amazing woman that comes with a bonus CD containing some of her greatest songs.
Read More »Music Review: Sonia Wieder Atherton – ‘Little Girl Blue: From Nina Simone’
Close your eyes and Atherton’s cello embodies not one, but the many voices of the unique singer.
Read More »Interview: Somi on Her Major Label Debut, ‘The Lagos Music Salon’
Somi's "New African Jazz" style comes out of her lengthy stays in Lagos, Nigeria.
Read More »Music Review: Nina Simone – ‘Little Girl Blue’ [Remastered]
A gem from 1958, Simone's classical training and elegant piano style are evident in her playing on both the instrumental and vocal tracks.
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