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Kim Nalley's Tribute to Nina Simone

by Walter Atkins
March 31, 2017

Kim Nalley Tribute to Nina Simone Freight & Salvage Berkeley, CA March 3 2017 Popular San Francisco vocalist Kim Nalley skillfully painted a stunning portrait of the iconic Nina Simone, using her voice like an artist's brush and Simone's songbook like a sonic canvas. The captivating evening celebrated Simone's music and covered the full scope and legacy of this uniquely American music paragon. Nalley's top-notch group included: Nalley (vocals), Tammy ...

Kim Nalley: She Put a Spell On Me

by Jim Santella
June 26, 2006

With this tribute to the life and career of Nina Simone, San Francisco-based singer Kim Nalley fills the room with expressed emotion. Recorded live at Pearl's, She Put a Spell On Me jumps with the rhythms and melodies that captured our hearts during Simone's lifetime. The pianist, folk singer, protest singer and jazz singer, known to us as the High Priestess of Soul, left an indelible mark. Simone deserves hundreds of tributes like this one.

Nalley and her ...