31 Oct 2015

The Amazing Nina Simone

From Access All Areas, 2:05 pm on 31 October 2015

The late Ms Simone, or Eunice Waymon according to her birth certificate, is the subject of a new documentary from New York director Jeff Lieberman.

The Amazing Nina Simone, is the second documentary of its kind to be released this year, following What Happened, Miss Simone, released in June.

Lieberman's film charts the incredible career of the songstress and musician paying particular attention to her involvement in the American Civil Rights movement.

Jeff joins Trevor Reekie on the line to talk about the indomitable force of Simone and her voice.

Music details

Artist: Nina Simone
Song: I Put A Spell On You
Composer: Hawkins
Album: Feeling Good: The Very Best Of Nina Simone
Label: Universal Music

Artist: Nina Simone
Song: You'll Never Walk Alone
Composer: Rodgers and Hammerstein
Album: Little Girl Blue (Remastered 2013)
Label:Bethlehem Records

Artist: Nina Simone
Song: I Loves You Porgy
Composer: Gershwin, Gershwin, Heyward
Album: Feeling Good: The Very Best Of Nina Simone
Label: Universal Music

Artist: Nina Simone
Song: My Baby Just Cares For Me
Composer: Donaldson, Kahn
Album: Little Girl Blue (Remastered 2013)
Label: Bethlehem Records

Artist: Nina Simone
Song: Mississippi Goddam
Composer: Simone
Album: Feeling Good: The Very Best Of Nina Simone
Label: Universal Music

Artist: Nina Simone
Song: Why (The king of Love is Dead)
Composer: Taylor
Album: Best Of Nina Simone
Label: UMG

Artist: Nina Simone
Song: Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
Composer: Benjamin, Caldwell
Album: Feeling Good: The Very Best Of Nina Simone
Label: Universal Music

Artist: Nina Simone
Song: Four Women
Composer: Simone
Album: Best Of Nina Simone
Label: UMG

Artist: Nina Simone
Song: To Be Young Gifted & Black
Composer: Simone, Irvine
Album: Best Of Nina Simone
Label: UMG