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SUMMARY:Discovering NC Jazz Legends Part 2: Nina Simone
DESCRIPTION:In anticipation of a weekend of music\, join guest musician Vanessa Ferguson to discover the life and music of vocalist Nina Simone. At this pre-concert session\, Vanessa shares what this unique musician means to the jazz community. \nFREE and open to the public.  You are welcome to bring a brown-bag lunch and enjoy this discussion over your lunch time. \nThis informative session is the second of a three-part “NC Jazz Legends” series funded by the generous support of the North Carolina Arts Council. Driven initially by The State of North Carolina’s proclamation of 2019 the Year of Music\, this jazz series is part of an initiative called Come Hear NC. Come Hear NC is designed to celebrate North Carolinians groundbreaking contributions to music. \nNorth Carolina native Nina Simone is regarded as one of the most influential recording artists of the 20th century. Rolling Stone named Simone the 29th greatest singer of all time. “Her honey-coated\, slightly adenoidal cry was one of the most affecting voices of the civil rights movement”. Simone originally trained as a classical pianist. She changed her name and accompanied herself singing\, to be able to make a living playing at a nightclub. From there\, her vocal style was born\, blending classical\, jazz\, blues\, folk\, R&B\, gospel\, and pop. \nVanessa Ferguson moved to Greensboro at age 13 with her grandmother\, who recognized her young talent and supported her music lessons. Touring the world and soloing with her local band\, Ferguson is notable for showcasing her vocal versatility as a contestant on 2017 Season 12 of The Voice.
URL:https://www.thejazzarts.org/event/discovering-nc-jazz-legends-part-2-nina-simone/
LOCATION:Charlotte Mecklenburg Main Library\, 310 North Tryon Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202
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