Her debut album, Little Girl Blue, was deemed a commercial failure, but it helped to establish Simone as a stunning new voice for American jazz. In subsequent years, Simone managed to break into the ...

Nina Simone produced a vital force in music, spanning genres and eras always to reflect the times. But why did she define her sound as "Black classical music"?

As the grandson of jazz and soul legend Nina Simone and the son of singer and actress Lisa Simone, the artist has left no stone unturned in exploring his gifts. He is a singer, songwriter ...

Singer-songwriter Janis Ian's life and career are documented in 'Janis Ian: Breaking Silence,' directed by Varda Bar-Kar.

“What better way to showcase the incredible diversity of the modern jazz scene than through the lens of Nina Simone.” Jaton added, “Few artists have shaped the history of music and the ...

An attempt at honoring the legacy of Nina Simone on the 21st anniversary of ... responded to the early outcry from the legendary artist’s fans, who were displeased with her taking on the gig.