Tag: Nina Simone

Skin discusses highlights from the forthcoming compilation series The Montreux Years, which brings together breath-taking performances by the world’s greatest artists recorded at the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival, including Nina Simone and Etta James.

“It is not addressed to white people - it does not put you down in any way, it simply ignores you… For my people need all the inspiration and love they can get.” Nina Simone.

Recent OBE nominee Skin joins Classic Album Sundays founder Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy to discuss the inspirational Nina Simone and Etta James - their lives, legacies, music and their many Montreux Jazz Festival live performances.

This month’s album is Nina Simone’s ‘Black Gold’ presented by Terri Lyne Carrington in conversation with Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy at EFG London Jazz Festival.

EFG London Jazz Festival Artist in Residence Terri Lyne Carrington joins Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy

Few artists command the respect of Nina Simone, she was the master of vocal versatility.  Subtle changes of her voice to suit whatever the music needed.

Recorded in 1969 and released in 1970, Black Gold was one of the final albums released before Nina Simone’s time in the United States came to an abrupt end.

Time and Date: Sunday 17th November 2019

Time and Date: Sunday November 24th 2019 2:00pm – 4:00pm