Nina Revisited, an all-star tribute to Nina Simone, comes out July 10. Ian Showell/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Ian Showell/Getty Images Review First Listen Review: 'Nina Revisited... A Tribute To Nina Simone' July 6, 2015 • The tribute, which strives to update Simone's ability to capture the hope and rage of the '60s for a contemporary audience, features six songs performed by Ms. Lauryn Hill.
Concerts Alice Smith in Concert XPN November 17, 2006 • Alice Smith's soulful four-octave vocal range helps make her music instantly addictive. Growing up, she split her time between D.C. and her grandmother's Georgia farm, and eventually she moved to New York City to pursue a music career. Smith works from a variety of influences that include Patti LaBelle, Billie Holiday and Fiona Apple. Alice Smith in concert on XPN Live Fridays - 11/17/2006 Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6498211/6503941" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Video Sessions Alice Smith Makes Music 'For Lovers' January 1, 2008 • Hear an in-studio performance by Alice Smith, a New York-based soul singer whose latest album is titled For Lovers, Dreamers, and Me. Smith also discusses her attempts to cross the boundaries of race in the music industry.
Review Song Of The Day A Welcome Throwback with a Soothing Drawl August 7, 2006 • Although Alice Smith's "Secrets" addresses well-worn R&B fodder, its abiding song structure, exquisite lyrics and languid pace seem strangely antiquated. Its timeless elegance, however, makes it worthy of any era.
World Cafe Alice Smith: Rock, Pop, Jazz and Soul XPN October 9, 2006 • With a commanding vocal range that spans four octaves, New York-based singer Alice Smith makes her endlessly listenable blend of rock, pop, jazz, soul and R&B seem almost effortless. Thanks to her emotive and powerful voice, Smith has begun to turn heads on a national level. Alice Smith: Rock, Pop, Jazz and Soul Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6240487/6241054" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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