I think that … I think that because of the nature of popular culture (i.e., its insatiable apetite for profit and therefore its struggle to truly represent the revolutions of the time), if an artist reflects the times, then they are changing the times. Imagine if, let’s say Rhianna decided to make a whole album dedicated to the struggles of immigration in the U.S. in a straight forward and non-diluted manner, don’t you think she would be changing the times? just a thought
The strangest thing … The strangest thing about Nina Simone? She wrote the most BORING autobiography I’ve ever read…..made her life sound like a pan of gray dishwater…no spark..no fire…where did the soul come from in her music–maybe saved it all for singing…but man, what a drag that book was!
Nina is great … Nina is great because she did not shy away from reflecting her times out of fear or incompetence. I agree that great art reflects the time but the point I am trying to make is that can the artist be given the consensus to change the times without sacrificing the authenticity of the masterpiece. To give an example, is writer on slavery be allowed to make a political statement about the inhumane conditions of slavery, without confusing the boundaries between art and politics.
ultimately Jesus … ultimately Jesus Christ will save the world not because he is God incarnate but because he inspired the divine incarnation in many beautiful souls like Nina Simone; I do not want to be saved by a perfect God-man i want to be saved by imperfect people aspiring to do their duty; and I think that the best that can be said of any of us is that we aided & abetted the salvation of our brothers & sisters; just listening to this woman’s haunting voice makes me feel the rain of salvation pour down.
It is not a “duty” … It is not a “duty” it just happens. Every inch of great art reflects the time when it was done but unlike fashion or trends it is always relevant and international.
It is not a “duty” … It is not a “duty” it just happens. Every inch of great art reflects the time when it was done but unlike fashion or trends it is always relevant and international.
they say she was ‘ … they say she was ‘bi-polar’ so im sure she knew but at times could probably give a damn. that plus some of the things she had experienced like not getting into the curtis institute and not getting royalties for work she had done etc etc probably made her take things with a grain of salt
nina simone is … nina simone is light skin ful african dominican stupid you’l remade every nina simone song because youl wasnt around back in those days
1. By Any Means … 1. By Any Means Necessary (Interview) 2. Revolution 3. Mississippi (Interview) 4. Mississippi 5. Old Jim Crow (Interview) 6. Old Jim Crow 7. Backlash Blues (Interview) 8. Backlash Blues 9. Four Women (Interview) 10. Four Women 11. Nobody (Interview) 12. Nobody 13. I Wish I Knew How It Would… 14. Strange Fruit (Interview) 15. Strange Fruit 16. Definition Of An Artist
17. Why? The King Of Love Is Dead 18. To Be Young Gifted & Black (Interview) 19. To Be Young Gifted & Black
She was always … She was always serious-looking when she played her music. I knew somehow it was not only her being concentrated. Now I know she was a very political human being, and it all makes sense. Thx 4 sharing this clip – and enlighetening us all on the human history we all share to the end of time.
She was a very special person and what a musical talent!!!
a sneak peak at rare, previously unreleased interviews and live performances that will be included with the Protest Anthology release (only on iTunes)
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Damn. That’s a …
Damn. That’s a badass hat that Nina is wearing. Then again, Nina was a badass artist who never compromised her self or her art.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
how could you be an …
how could you be an artists and not reflect the times? SO TRUE SO TRUE.
R.I.P. MAC DRE
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
wooooooou !!!
wooooooou !!!
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
i’m sure he’ll make …
i’m sure he’ll make exceptions for those who insist….
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
OH OFF. JUST …
OH OFF. JUST KIDDIN’. SUPPOSE jESUS WILL SAVE ALL MANKIND AN SHIT!
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
I think that …
I think that because of the nature of popular culture (i.e., its insatiable apetite for profit and therefore its struggle to truly represent the revolutions of the time), if an artist reflects the times, then they are changing the times. Imagine if, let’s say Rhianna decided to make a whole album dedicated to the struggles of immigration in the U.S. in a straight forward and non-diluted manner, don’t you think she would be changing the times? just a thought
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
The strangest thing …
The strangest thing about Nina Simone? She wrote the most BORING autobiography I’ve ever read…..made her life sound like a pan of gray dishwater…no spark..no fire…where did the soul come from in her music–maybe saved it all for singing…but man, what a drag that book was!
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
please dont bring …
please dont bring religion into this. nina simone is class because nina simone is class. not jesus,nina. nina.
i could use this space to sell car insurance. i didnt cos thats not what this page is for. so please leave it at church.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Nina is great …
Nina is great because she did not shy away from reflecting her times out of fear or incompetence. I agree that great art reflects the time but the point I am trying to make is that can the artist be given the consensus to change the times without sacrificing the authenticity of the masterpiece. To give an example, is writer on slavery be allowed to make a political statement about the inhumane conditions of slavery, without confusing the boundaries between art and politics.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
ultimately Jesus …
ultimately Jesus Christ will save the world not because he is God incarnate but because he inspired the divine incarnation in many beautiful souls like Nina Simone; I do not want to be saved by a perfect God-man i want to be saved by imperfect people aspiring to do their duty; and I think that the best that can be said of any of us is that we aided & abetted the salvation of our brothers & sisters; just listening to this woman’s haunting voice makes me feel the rain of salvation pour down.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
It is not a “duty” …
It is not a “duty” it just happens. Every inch of great art reflects the time when it was done but unlike fashion or trends it is always relevant and international.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
It is not a “duty” …
It is not a “duty” it just happens. Every inch of great art reflects the time when it was done but unlike fashion or trends it is always relevant and international.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Can the artist’s …
Can the artist’s duty be just to reflect the times? Is the artist allowed to change the times?
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
I hear you
I hear you
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
they say she was ‘ …
they say she was ‘bi-polar’ so im sure she knew but at times could probably give a damn. that plus some of the things she had experienced like not getting into the curtis institute and not getting royalties for work she had done etc etc probably made her take things with a grain of salt
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Can you imagine if …
Can you imagine if all artists felt like she did. What a great woman she was. So talented and intelligent.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
did she know how …
did she know how many people loved her.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Dude I know what …
Dude I know what you mean- I was born in ‘91- Just isn’t fair, I never even had a chance
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
i love this women. …
i love this women. how is it i was born after the fact?
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
nina simone is …
nina simone is light skin ful african dominican stupid you’l remade every nina simone song because youl wasnt around back in those days
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
1. By Any Means …
1. By Any Means Necessary (Interview) 2. Revolution 3. Mississippi (Interview) 4. Mississippi 5. Old Jim Crow (Interview) 6. Old Jim Crow 7. Backlash Blues (Interview) 8. Backlash Blues 9. Four Women (Interview) 10. Four Women 11. Nobody (Interview) 12. Nobody 13. I Wish I Knew How It Would… 14. Strange Fruit (Interview) 15. Strange Fruit 16. Definition Of An Artist
17. Why? The King Of Love Is Dead 18. To Be Young Gifted & Black (Interview) 19. To Be Young Gifted & Black
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
I agree! This is …
I agree! This is ridiculous! What about a DVD release or dual disc like ‘the Soul of Nina Simone’?!?!?
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Anthology’s flippin …
Anthology’s flippin’ amazing. Everyone get it.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
She was always …
She was always serious-looking when she played her music. I knew somehow it was not only her being concentrated. Now I know she was a very political human being, and it all makes sense. Thx 4 sharing this clip – and enlighetening us all on the human history we all share to the end of time.
She was a very special person and what a musical talent!!!
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
i can dig it
i can dig it