Nina Simone - Richard Elliott
Legacy
Nina Simone - Richard Elliott
Richard Elliott [+]
University of Newcastle
Richard Elliott is Senior Lecturer in Music and Degree Programme Director, BA Contemporary & Popular Music, at Newcastle University.
Description
In this chapter, the author discusses Nina Simone's personality and reaction to the lack of fame as she wanted. Her music became a legacy to various poets and film-makers who identified themselves with her art, but never achieved a worldwide recognition.