The Relatives in the Greene Space.

Nina Simone's Civil Rights Legacy; The Relatives Play Live

Soundcheck | Jan 21, 2013

In this episode: Over the course of her career the singer Nina Simone left audiences with many different impressions – from relatable to distant. But her contributions to music, and to the struggle for civil rights, are indisputable. We look back at the cultural and political icon.

Plus: a fired-up performance by the Dallas-based gospel-funk group The Relatives. 

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