The documentary The Amazing Nina Simone, by filmmaker Jeff L. Lieberman, provides an intimate look at the life of singer Nina Simone, who combined art with activism. Often called the voice of the ...

Of all the young artists who got their start in the early days of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, Apphia Campbell has likely had the most eclectic and international career. Campbell returns to ...

On Saturday, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted its 2018 class during a ceremony held in Cleveland. Legendary singer Nina Simone and Sister Rosetta Tharpe were both inducted into the hall. "P.O.V ...

When the trailer for the biopic Nina first popped up on the Internet, initial criticisms were directed towards actress Zoe Saldana and her portrayal of the legendary black soul singer, Nina Simone. As ...

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It’s impossible to encapsulate a life in a couple of hours but the genius of this Liz Garbus biodoc about Nina Simone is that it doesn’t pretend to. The jazz/blues/pop singer was an incredibly ...