The Music and Politics of Nina Simone
James Maycock, Independent, The, 10 November 1999
This was published to coincide with the release of the compilation Stand Up And Be Counted; Soul, Funk And Jazz From A Revolutionary Era, Vol.1 which included her song, 'I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free'.
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