Vinyl - Nina Simone - Jazz Monuments
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- Artist : Nina Simone
- Label : Masters of Jazz
- Format : 4 x 12"(140g)
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- Estimated shipping date : Delivery within 2 to 7 days
Description
4-vinyl limited edition box set including a 30 x 30 8-page booklet featuring the biography of Nina Simone but also anecdotes and citations. All the tracks included in this box have been remastered for the occasion:
Vinyl 1
Side A - NINA SIMONE ESSENTIAL
Side B - NINA SIMONE ~ LITTLE GIRL BLUE (BETHLEHEM)
Vinyl 2
Side C - NINA SIMONE ~ LITTLE GIRL BLUE (BETHLEHEM)
Side D - THE AMAZING NINA SIMONE
Vinyl 3
Side E - NINA SIMONE AT TOWN HALL
Side F - NINA SIMONE ~ FORBIDDEN FRUIT
Vinyl 4
Side G - NINA SIMONE AT NEWPORT
Side H - NINA SIMONE SINGS DUKE ELLINGTON
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Nina Simone rightly belongs in the Pantheon of exceptional voices, as an immense artist whose fervour and mastery of the piano made every performance a uniquely original work of jazz, soul and classical music combined. A whirlwind of triumphs and frustrations characterized her life, perhaps explained by a mixture of exceptional gifts, a seriously classical piano education, and three critical E. D Zemall episodes that came without warning: the Curtis Institute's refusal to accept her as a pupil; the departure of her husband and manager; and the suffering of black people in Sixties' America. These circumstances forged her into one of the most gifted vocalists of her generation, as well as one of its most controversial personalities, fascinating millions of admirers.
Nina Simone, de son vrai nom Eunice Kathleen Waymon, est une figure emblématique de la musique du 20e siècle, célébrée pour sa voix puissante et son style unique mêlant jazz, blues, folk et musique classique. Née en 1933 en Caroline du Nord, elle a transcendé les genres musicaux pour devenir une artiste à part entière, tout en étant une voix forte du mouvement des droits civiques aux États-Unis. À travers ses chansons engagées comme "Mississippi Goddam" et "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free", Nina Simone a utilisé son art pour dénoncer les injustices sociales et défendre les droits des Afro-Américains, marquant ainsi profondément l’histoire culturelle et politique de son époque.
Nina Simone, born Eunice Kathleen Waymon, was an iconic figure in 20th-century music, celebrated for her powerful voice and unique style blending jazz, blues, folk, and classical music. Born in 1933 in North Carolina, she transcended musical genres to become a singular artist, while also being a strong voice for the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Through her politically charged songs like "Mississippi Goddam" and "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free," Nina Simone used her art to fight against social injustices and advocate for African American rights, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and political landscape of her time.