Guardian Music — The Mercury-nominated singer-songwriter on her operatic ambitions, her Michael Jackson obsession, and the redemptive power of Nina SimoneMercury-nominated Irish singer-songwriter Lisa Hannigan first gained attention in 2002, when she featured on Dami... more info

Guardian Music — A teacher, a piano, some schoolchildren – and a powerful statement of black consciousness. Who wouldn't have wanted Nancy Dupree at their school?The first thing to marvel at is that this record was ever commercially released: it is no more than a m... more info

Core News — “Kissy kicks off the final month of the Kissy Club in style with tunes from Roni Size, Nina Simone, Redlight, Mumbai Science, Rory Lyons and many many more…” Kissy Sell Out 2012-03-02 Countdown Kissy [Mediafire] Tracklist: See text file. Follow... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Last week John Gleason guested on AD touting the lesser known side of the Bee Gees, making a case for their catalog being equal to or greater than the Beatles. Brave. And while I can’t say I share that sentiment, there’s no denying the Gibb brot... more info

Nialler9 — An experimental gospel no wave soul pulp band, slurping Francophilia – Gainsbourg and Dutronc, Saint Just and Fanon, Badiou and Baurdillard – Black Power – Nina Simone, Public Enemy, James Baldwin, Fred Hampton, DJ Premier, and Fela Kuti – an... more info

USA Today Music — Plus: Jan Maxwell's 'Could I Leave You?', Nina Simone's 'My Man's Gone Now,' Marvin Gaye's 'I Want to Come Home for Xmas' and more. more info

ContactMusic — Jazz and blues legend Nina Simones daughter has filed a 155 million 96 88 million suit against the icons ex-husband accusing him of fraudulently selling off the late singers personal items and master recordings The stars daughter and estate adm... more info

Aurgasm — southern rock // soul Sothern rock bursting with soul! Alabama Shakes amplify my love for music. Their powerful groove and vigorous energy makes me a little less sad about great 60′s acts I was born too late to see live. Janis Joplin meets Nina Sim... more info

Said the Gramophone — Nina Simone - "Mississippi Goddam" The stage is set with tents. A safe space for women. A First-Aid tent. A kitchen tent. A lending library. A logistics tent. Some tents need to be transparent. They extend into the audience.... more info

Guardian Music — Is this Surrey singer a home counties Grace Jones or just Tina Turner in modern armour?Hometown: Surrey.The lineup: Ruby Goe (vocals, keyboards, guitar).The background: We recently acknowledged the new wave of wannabe Sylvia Plaths in pop. In stark c... more info