Rebel with a Cause: The Music of Nina Simone

Hailed as “the High Priestess of Soul,” Nina Simone’s playing and singing brought together a broad range of musical styles from baroque counterpoint to jazz and the blues. A virtuoso musician with a purpose, Simone referred to herself as “a rebel with a cause,” and gave voice to the Civil Rights movement through music. Follow along as we trace her story from the hills of North Carolina to the countryside of France, exploring the power of music as a vehicle for change.

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Alva Anderson, voice

Abdiel Iriarte, piano

Frank Duvall, bass

David Patterson, drums