Dr. Carrol Waymon interview, 2006 [sound recording].

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Dr. Carrol Waymon interview, 2006 [sound recording].

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Consists of a compact disc recording of an interview with Dr. Carrol Waymon on National Public Radio station WNCW. Waymon speaks about the Waymon's family life, the beginning of his sister Nina Simone's music career, education, songs, friendship with Malcolm X, relocation to Europe. Many of Simone's songs are included in the broadcast.

1 compact disc ; 4 3/4 in.

Appalachian State University, ASU

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Appalachian State University, ASU

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Appalachian State University. W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection. Archives.

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Waymon, Carrol.

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Simone, Nina, 1933-2003

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Nina Simone (b. Eunice Kathleen Waymon, Feb. 21, 1933, Tryon, NC–d. April 21, 2003, Carry-le-Rouet, France) began playing piano at the age three. In 1950 she studied at the Julliard School as a student of Carl Friedberg and later took piano lessons with Vladimir Sokoloff. Before becoming known as a singer, she worked as accompanist at Arlene Smith's vocal studio and taught piano lessons in Philadelphia. She began performing as Nina Simone at the Midtown Bar and Grill in Atlantic City. Her 1958 a...