Nina Simone & Piano! & Previte

Spinning on Air | May 18, 2010
Back in 1968 the passionate singer and pianist Nina Simone recorded a solo album that remains a powerful and moving statement of her talent and expressivity.
"Nina Simone and Piano!" was out of print for decades, but now it's on CD, and you'll hear it on this edition of Spinning On Air. In the second hour David Garland speaks with composer and percussionist Bobby Previte about his recent music inspired by the paintings of Joan Miro.

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