Nina Simone
The chanteuse, pianist, composer and civil rights activist Nina Simone is the choice of another female musician who has made a career of defying convention; Joanna Macgregor. Presented by Matthew Parris.
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- Tue 19 Sep 2006 16:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Thu 31 Mar 2016 18:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 1 Apr 2016 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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