Nina Simone

Nina Simone , born Eunice Kathleen Waymon (February 21, 1933 - April 21,
2003) was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger, and civil rights
activist widely associated with jazz music. Simone aspired to become a
classical pianist while working in a broad range of styles including
classical, jazz, blues, folk, R&B, gospel, and pop. Born the sixth ... read more

Zoe Saldana: 'Give me a chance to play Nina'

Zoe Saldana is begging Nina Simone devotees to hold off on criticising her for signing up to play the jazz legend in a new biopic until they see the film because she's de...
Posted 15 May 8.10am — Comment on this

Zoe Saldana addresses Nina Simone biopic controversy

The 'Avatar' star says she knows she is right for the part and admires the iconic singer.
Posted 27 February 5.01am — Comment on this

The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of WTF

Clay Aiken, Simon Cowell's furry tit pies and even the original Underwood, Blair Underwood, would make more sense as Maria than Carrie Underwood, but Carrie Underwoo...
Posted 30 November 2012 5.22pm — Comment on this

India.Arie Criticizes Zoe Saldana in Role of Nina Simone: "Like a Person in Black(er) Face"

India.Arie isn't feeling good at all about this.The singer-songwriter is slamming the choice of Zoe Saldana to play Nina Simone in Nina, an unauthorized biopic on the ...
Posted 8 November 2012 4.17pm — Comment on this

India.Arie Slams Zoe Saldana's Nina Simone Role

R&B star India Arie has slammed Zoe Saldana's casting as jazz legend Nina Simone, branding the move "ridiculous". Cynthia Mort, director of upcoming biopic Nina, has be...
Posted 8 November 2012 1.51pm — Comment on this

India Arie Slams Zoe Saldana's Nina Simone Role

R&B star India Arie has slammed Zoe Saldana's casting as jazz legend Nina Simone, branding the move "ridiculous".Cynthia Mort, director of upcoming...
Posted 8 November 2012 12.16pm — Comment on this

Nina Simone :: Documentary (By Peter Rodis, 1969)


Posted 5 November 2012 9.13pm — Comment on this

Check Out The First Pic Of Zoe Saldana As Nina Simone In Nina!

Zoe Saldana is portraying late jazz musician Nina Simone in the upcoming biopic, Nina, and here's the first pic of the actress all done up!Well, we shouldn't say "all" d...
Posted 23 October 2012 10.02am — Comment on this

Check Out Zoe Saldana In Costume As Nina Simone

Biopics can be tricky. There are a lot of factors to consider, including historical accuracy, entertainment value and the opinions ... Read the full article at http://ww...
Posted 22 October 2012 4.37pm — Comment on this

Richard Pryor's Widow Gave Mike Epps Go Ahead For Biopic

Funnyman Mike Epps got in touch with Richard Pryor's widow to ask her permission to play the late comedian in a new Nina Simone biopic.Epps is due to...
Posted 18 October 2012 12.06pm — Comment on this

New band of the day – Eddi Front (No 1,357)

She's reinvented herself several times. Her music has the smoky ambience of film noir. She won't be pinned down geographically. Is Eddi Front picking up where Lana Del Re...
Posted 24 September 2012 3.58pm — Comment on this

Mary J Blige Replaced By Zoe Saldana for Nina Simone Biopic

Rumor has it Zoe Saldana will be replacing Mary J Blige in the upcoming biopic nina about soul singer Nina Simone
Posted 16 August 2012 8.46pm — Comment on this

Zoe Saldana To Replace Mary J. Blige In Nina Simone Biopic

Zoe Saldana has replaced R&B superstar Mary J. Blige in a forthcoming biopic about jazz great Nina Simone. Blige was cast in the movie adaptation of Cynthia Mort's Nina...
Posted 16 August 2012 8.26pm — Comment on this

Zoe Saldana - Zoe Saldana Replaces Mary J. Blige In New Nina Simone Biopic

Actress Zoe Saldana has replaced RB superstar Mary J Blige in a forthcoming biopic about jazz great Nina Simone Blige was cast in the movie adaptation of Cynthia Morts Ni...
Posted 16 August 2012 7.06pm — Comment on this

Prom 38: National Youth Jazz Orchestra – review

Royal Albert Hall, London"The lights are low," the BBC announcer inaccurately informed a packed and brightly lit Royal Albert Hall, to put the radio audience in the mood ...
Posted 12 August 2012 12.09pm — Comment on this

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Top songs

The 5 most played Nina Simone songs in the past year.

  • My baby just cares for me  366 plays
  • Ain't Got No...i've Got Life  230 plays
  • I Put A Spell On You  194 plays
  • Feeling Good  194 plays
  • I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free  79 plays

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Absolute Radio stations playing songs by Nina Simone over the past year.

  1. Absolute Radio 60s 1109 plays
  2. Absolute 80s 29 plays
  3. Absolute Radio 5 plays

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