Nina Simone : Break down and Let It All Out

Nathan, David, Hampton, Sylvia

ISBN 10: 1860745520 / ISBN 13: 9781860745522

Published by Sanctuary Pub Ltd, 2004

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Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Seller Inventory # GRP65442737

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Nina Simone : Break down and Let It All Out
• Publisher: Sanctuary Pub Ltd
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1860745520
• ISBN 13: 9781860745522
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 1.197 pounds

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Synopsis

A definitive portrait of the great jazz singer, songwriter, and musician chronicles the extraordinary life and career of Nina Simone, from her early training as a classical pianist to the heights of her lengthy international career, in a personal tribute to "The High Priestess of Soul."

From the Author

Dr. Nina Simone a true legend, died April 20th, 2003. With her death the world lost a pure musical genius, and so much more. "Break Down And Let It All Out" is a personal tribute to a woman who not only gave us the gift of song, but shared the trials and tribulations of her life with us. Within the pages of this book, I have endeavoured to let people share the experience of who Nina Simone was. A truly complex woman, one who had experienced first hand the effects of rascism, who refused to compromise when it came to her God given talen as both a musician and singer, and yes the volatile side of her life that often saw headlines descrbing her as everything from "eccentric" to "downright crazy". You will discover within these pages the story of a woman often carrying heavy burdens, but never giving up or giving in. A mother, activist and unique human being, Nina Simone travelled the Globe, carrying a message that is as poignant today, as when she first began almost 40 years ago. Her musical repertoire spanned the generations, and ran the gamut from the fiery "Mississippi Goddam" to "My Baby Just Cares For Me". With exclusive photographs, and interviews from those closest to her, including her daughter Lisa Simone, the reader will be given the opportunity to see the woman behind the public facade. Although infamous for her explosive outbursts, you will discover through the pages, a woman with a joyous sense of humour and a love of life. It was my blessing to know Nina Simone for almost 40 years, and it is this blessing that I share with you the reader, so that you may get to know the very "real" woman behind the music.