A recently unearthed live version of “Blues for Mama,” written by Simone and Abbey Lincoln in the 1960s, took on domestic abuse in a momentous way. By Salamishah Tillet Nina Simone was always ahead of ...

February 21, 2024 will mark 91 years since jazz legend and civil rights activist Nina Simone was born in Tryon, North Carolina, and grew up to leave an indelible and unforgettable mark on this world.

The release of this magnificent album, recorded live at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1966, is headline news for fans of Nina Simone. None of the material, all of it high grade, has been made available ...