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Nina Simone at 90: Samara Joy

Double Grammy Award-winning singer Samara Joy is Jamie's guest for the final of three tributes to Nina Simone. She performs a special version of The Look of Love.

In the year singer, songwriter, pianist, activist and 20th century musical icon Nina Simone would have turned 90 years old, Jamie celebrates her legacy with the help of his favourite contemporary singers.

Double Grammy Award-winning singer Samara Joy is Jamie's guest for the final of three tribute shows. She talks about what Nina Simone means to her, and performs a special version of The Look of Love at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Maida Vale studios, backed by Luther S. Allison on piano.

57 minutes

Last on

Tue 11 Apr 2023 21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Nina Simone

    To Be Young, Gifted and Black

    • Black Gold.
    • RCA/Legacy.
    • 7.

  • The Ahmad Jamal Trio

    Volga Boatman

    • Count 'Em 88.
    • Verve Reissues.
    • 1.

  • CΓ©cile McLorin Salvant

    Il m'a nue vue

    • ²ΡΓ©±τ³ά²υΎ±²Τ±π.
    • Nonesuch.

  • Dorothy Ashby

    Canto De Ossanha

    • Dorothy's Harp.
    • Verve Reissues.

  • Larry Lovestein & The Velvet Revival

    Suspicions

    • You.
    • Larry Lovestein, LLC.

  • Joe Pass

    Just Friends

    • Catch Me!.
    • CM BLUE NOTE (A92).

  • Brandee Younger

    Brand New Life (feat. Mumu Fresh)

    • Brand New Life.
    • Impulse!.

  • Nina Simone

    I Loves You Porgy

    • Little Girl Blue.
    • Bethlehem.

  • The Ironsides

    The Web

    • Changin Light.
    • Colemine.

  • Reuben James

    Means The World

    • Champagne Kisses.
    • Rufio Records.

  • Nina Simone

    Sinnerman

    • Pastel Blues.
    • Verve Reissues.

Broadcast

  • Tue 11 Apr 2023 21:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2