| Length | 59:00 |
| Licensor | Joyride Media |
| Producer(s) | Paul Chuffo, Joyride Media |
| Formats | Commentary, Documentary, Interview |
| Topics | African American, Historical, Music |
| Produced | January 1, 2006 |
| Added to PRX | January 4, 2006 |
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One-hour documentary pays tribute to legendary artist Nina Simone.
Host: Vertamae Grosvenor (NPR)
June: Black Music Month
Authoritative, Engaging, NPR NewsMagazine-y
English
One-hour documentary pays tribute to legendary artist Nina Simone. Her black classical music broke down many boundaries and her voice spoke volumes. This program features many of Nina Simone's classic songs, as well as an interview recorded shortly before her death in 2003. Other interview subjects include Odetta, Patti Labelle, Ossie Davis, Camille Yarbrough, and journalist David Nathan.
