Nina Simone typified the era of civil rights jazz and soul, but it was the world of classical music that first inspired her ...

Bono wrote a U2 classic from 'Achtung Baby' for Nina Simone, but it eventually became a special track for The Edge, who was ...

"Nina Simone: Four Women," Milwaukee Repertory Theater's new production, is neither a musical nor a revue. Instead, Christina Ham's play with substantial music dramatizes how Simone made civil rights ...

Nina Simone was a luminary who continues to shape the world and new artists to this day. But before she became the High Priestess of Soul, Simone was Eunice Waymon, a girl from North Carolina, born 93 ...

Music played a huge role in defining the filmmaker’s distinctive atmosphere on the big and small screens. Hear 13 examples. By David Renard Songs to put you in the mood. By John White, Wendy Dorr, ...

The building where iconic singer, musician and civil rights activist Nina Simone was born in Tryon will undergo restoration as a historic site after gaining protection under a preservation easement.

Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live. Apphia Campbell’s acclaimed ...

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. Geva Theatre’s production of Nina Simone: Four Women is, in true Geva fashion, one ...

Tickets to the live show are available for $50 at selectaseat.com/vetsaid, while the livestream will occur via Veeps.com, ...

Thursday. If you’re hankering for more than the occasional Nina Simone cover, immerse yourself in the legendary jazz singer’s work with Dazzle’s Thursday, Jan 2, Nina Simone tribute. Singer and ...

She could move from a whisper to a roar within a phrase, and her repertoire covered jazz standards, protest songs, blues and pop. Listen to these 11 favorites. By Marcus J. Moore Music played a huge ...