#blackclassicalmusic

We'd like to take a moment to wish our beloved #highpriestessofsoul a Happy Birthday... Happy Birthday Ms. Nina Simone! We celebrate you and your contributions to #BlackClassicalMusic and #BlackLiberation. Thank you for the effervescent presence of #blackexpression embodied in your artistic expression; #thepowerofyourvoice in the fight for #civilrights shall resound forever and a day amid the #younggiftedandblack. -#scribesandvibes • #therebirthofcool • #NinaSimone • #pianist / #singer / #songwriter / #musicalarranger / #activist • #HappyBirthday ・・・ #vibewise: My skin is Black My arms are long My hair is woolly My back is strong Strong enough to take the pain Inflicted again and again ‐#MissSimone as written and performed on #FourWomen https://www.instagram.com/p/Co8dfYUAVFJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We'd like to take a moment to wish our beloved #highpriestessofsoul a Happy Birthday... Happy Birthday Ms. Nina Simone! We celebrate you and your contributions to #BlackClassicalMusic and #BlackLiberation. Thank you for the effervescent presence of #blackexpression embodied in your artistic expression; #thepowerofyourvoice in the fight for #civilrights shall resound forever and a day amid the #younggiftedandblack. -#scribesandvibes • #therebirthofcool • #NinaSimone • #pianist / #singer / #songwriter / #musicalarranger / #activist • #HappyBirthday ・・・ #vibewise: My skin is Black My arms are long My hair is woolly My back is strong Strong enough to take the pain Inflicted again and again ‐#MissSimone as written and performed on #FourWomen https://www.instagram.com/p/CaPpd62LYsO/?utm_medium=tumblr

We'd like to take a moment to wish our beloved #highpriestessofsoul a Happy Birthday... Happy Birthday Ms. Nina Simone! We celebrate you and your contributions to #BlackClassicalMusic and #BlackLiberation. Thank you for the effervescent presence of #blackexpression embodied in your artistic expression; #thepowerofyourvoice in the fight for #civilrights shall resound forever and a day amid the #younggiftedandblack. -#scribesandvibes • #therebirthofcool • #NinaSimone • #pianist / #singer / #songwriter / #musicalarranger / #activist • #HappyBirthday ・・・ #vibewise: My skin is Black My arms are long My hair is woolly My back is strong Strong enough to take the pain Inflicted again and again ‐#MissSimone as written and performed on #FourWomen https://www.instagram.com/p/CLj3sjVhU_-/?igshid=dy3c8dtdsxj2

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) - Sister Mary Clarence and the St. Francis Choir perform Joyful, Joyful at the All-State Choir Competition.

Raisin in the Sun (1961) - Walter Lee gets angry when both his mother and wife disagree with his decision to invest money in a liquor store.

Julia Perry’s Study for Orchestra Waiting to Exhale (1995) - After her husband tells her he’s leaving her for another woman, Bernadine sets his things on fire.

William Grant Still’s Symphony No. 3, "The Sunday Symphony": IV. Day's End and a New Beginning: Resolutely Performed by John Jeter and the Fort Smith Symphony Do the Right Thing (1989) - Radio Raheem explains to Mookie the meaning behind his “love” and “hate” rings.

Ulysses Kay’s Sinfonia in E: II. Allegro pesante Performed by George Barati and the Oslo Philharmonic The Last Dragon (1985) - Leroy achieves “Final Level" and obtains newfound power from within, to defeat his nemesis Sho'nuff.