Princess Noire

The Tumultuous Reign of Nina Simone

Autori

• Nadine Cohodas

Parametri

• 462 pagine
• 17 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Autobiografie e memorie
• Biografie e pensieri
• Musica
• Saggistica

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Nina Simone's journey from a classical piano prodigy to a celebrated jazz and pop icon is intricately explored, revealing her resilience in the face of rejection from the Curtis Institute of Music. Despite this setback, she channeled her ambition into a successful career, performing at prestigious venues like New York City's Town Hall by age twenty-six. Nadine Cohodas delves into newly discovered details about Simone's family and career, crafting a vivid portrayal of her tumultuous life, groundbreaking music, and extraordinary talent.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2012

(In brossura)