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To Be Free: The Nina Simone Story

Nov. 27, 2009

 As complex as the music she played, Nina Simone became a legend, but was first and foremost a performer. (Airs 2-3pm and pre-empts Markplace and Left, Right and Center.)

to_be_free.jpgAs complex as the music she played, Nina Simone became a legend, but was first and foremost a performer. (Airs 2-3pm and pre-empts Markplace and Left, Right and Center.)

 

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