Discover: Nina Simone
Influenced — Mixed Bag Music Medley
Next time on Influenced Abi and Andy traverse the musical world in a globetrotting presentation called “Mixed Bag Medley.” Donald Harrison from New Orleans, Kibrom Birhane of Ethiopia, Pajaumi from…
Little Girl Blue
“Little Girl Blue” is a one-woman musical play in development on the life of Nina Simone, written and starring Laiona Michelle, and directed by Kim Fields (yes, that Kim Fields).…
Happy Birthday, Nina Simone!
Eunice Kathleen Waymon, known professionally as Nina Simone, was an American singer, songwriter, musician, arranger, and civil rights, activist. Her music spanned styles including classical, jazz, blues, folk, R&B, gospel,…
Long Play Celebrates Nina Simone's Birthday
Long Play is a deep dive during the last hour of The Nightside into the music that time forgot. She was one of the most extraordinary artists of the twentieth…
Long Play on The Nightside
Listen to Long Plays during the 11 o’clock hour of The Nightside with Andy O’…these special extensive compositions needed a deeper listen. Sinnerman (12:53) from Nina Simone Sings Billie Holiday/The…
Summer of Soul Screening
KUVO's sister station, THE DROP 104.7 is hosting a special advanced screening of Questlove’s “SUMMER OF SOUL,” on Thursday evening, July 1, at Civic Center Park. This part music film,…
Long Play on the Nightside
Listen to Long Plays during the 11 o’clock hour of The Nightside with Andy O’…these special extensive compositions needed a deeper listen. "Churn" (15:23) From a 1993 eponymous recording by…
Great Jazz Mothers and Their Famous Children
Happy Mother's Day jazz fans! To celebrate this special day for thousands of women around the world, we take a look at some of jazz’s greatest mothers and the daughters…
Women Got More Soul
The Funky Boombox celebrates the start of Women’s History month with two hours of music from powerful female vocalists. Women Got More Soul will feature classic songs from Tina Turner,…
Happy Birthday to Nina Simone!
Nina Simone was born on February 21, 1933 in Tyron, North Carolina. She was known for using her musical platform to speak out. “I think women play a major part…
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