On August 13th, 1961, a studio performance that Nina Simone recorded earlier in the year for “Camera Three" was broadcast across the US. Here's "Zungo," one of the songs Nina and her trio performed for the 1961 televised special. "Zungo" is a Yoruba work song Nina learned from Nigerian drummer Babatunde Olatunji. Accompanying Nina: Al Schackman - guitar Chris White - bass Bobbie Hamilton - percussion | Nina Simone

Nina Simone's newly-remastered ‘Nina Simone And Her Friends’ (1959) is available NOW — digitally and on CD & 180-gram, emerald green vinyl! 💚 With tracks from the 1957 ‘Little Girl Blue’ sessions alongside songs from Chris Connor & Carmen McRae, it’s the perfect stocking-stuffer for the jazz lover in your home! Bethlehem Records / BMG | US Listen Now: https://music.bmg.com/ninafriends #NinaSimone #NinaSimoneAndHerFriends #BethlehemRecords #Jazz #StockingStuffer | Nina Simone

Play Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles on violin in this intermediate-level tutorial! 🌞 This arrangement includes a touch more syncopation and rhythmic variation to match the original’s lively feel. It’s perfect if you’re comfortable with shifting rhythms and want to expand your musical expression. You’ll start with a violin piano demonstration, followed by a slow play-through and slow piano accompaniment. Then, test your skills with the fast play-through and fast piano accompaniment to bring t

There’s just something about Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles. Every time it plays, I can’t help but smile! ☀️💛 I’ve just released two violin tutorials for this classic song: one for beginners and one for intermediate players! Both include a free A Major scale warmup and free piano backing track so you can play along and brighten your day with music. 🎻🎶 No matter your level, this tune is pure joy to play. Come learn it with me! 🌼 #violin #herecomesthesun #thebeatles #playalong #ViolinPracti

On August 26th, 1987, #ninasimone was in Spain to appear on the Àngel Casas Show. Here she performs the George & Ira Gershwin song, "Someone To Watch Over Me," accompanied by Alvin Queen on drums. | Nina Simone