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Nina Simone

Courtney Barnett - Musician

The artists Courtney Barnett thinks every kid should listen to: “I thought they were just old”

From Nina Simone to Lauryn Hill.

Elle Palmer
May 12, 2024
Cocteau Twins - 1980s

“I relate to her”: Elizabeth Fraser on her love of Nina Simone

“You’re implicated in her plight.”

Tom Taylor
May 8, 2024
Nina Simone - Singer - Musician

The remarkable moment Nina Simone predicted the future of pop music

“In order to be popular, songs will have to meet these high standards”.

Ben Forrest
May 2, 2024
Joanna Sternberg - 2023

“I was sobbing”: the Nina Simone song that taught Joanna Sternberg how to sing

“I didn’t know what my voice was.”

Kelly Murphy
Apr 29, 2024
Yes - Prog Rock Band

“So many great artists in this life”: Yes frontman Jon Anderson names his favourite singers

From Simone to Simon.

Elle Palmer
Apr 29, 2024
Nina Simone - Paul McCartney - Split

The night Nina Simone performed ‘Let It Be’ in tribute to Paul McCartney

A gorgeous reimagination.

Kelly Murphy
Apr 25, 2024
Greta Gerwig - ARBIE - SEOUL PRESS CONFERENCE - JULY 3RD 2023

Greta Gerwig picks her favourite Nina Simone song: “I’m attracted to voices”

“The pain and the joy in her voice…”

Elle Palmer
Mar 24, 2024
Nina Simone - Singer

‘Sinnerman’: the story of Nina Simone’s prescient masterpiece

Still resonating after all these years.

Tim Coffman
Mar 10, 2024
Nina Simone - Singer

The Nina Simone song written in response to the death of Martin Luther King Jr

An incredible protest track from the civil rights era.

Ben Forrest
Feb 28, 2024
Nina Simone - Singer

‘Four Women’: Nina Simone’s direct empowerment of women of colour

“We were all suffering from self-hatred.”

Dale Maplethorpe
Feb 20, 2024
Nina Simone - Singer

Nina Simone once discussed the stifling pressures faced by musicians

“Nobody’s going to understand or care that I’m too tired.”

Ben Forrest
Jan 28, 2024
Eunice Waymon - The first chapter of Nina Simone

Eunice Waymon: The first chapter of Nina Simone

“I’d be playing, boy! I’d really be playing.”

Kelly Murphy
Jan 25, 2024

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