The Soul of Bronzeville: The Regal, Club DeLisa and The Blues Exhibit

The DuSable Museum of African American History presents the exhibition “The Soul of Bronzeville: The Regal, Club DeLisa and The Blues." Through instruments, original photographs, personal memorabilia, concert collectibles, music and moving footage, this exhibition, curated by Gregg Parker, salutes Chicago as the home of many legendary Blues musicians. The exhibit runs through June 27, 2010 at the DuSable Museum in Chicago, Illinois (http://www.dusablemuseum.org/).

Nina Simone

Video: Nina Simone (/ˈniːnə sɨˈmoʊn/)

(b. February 21, 1933 – d. April 21, 2003)

Born in Tryon, North Carolina, Eunice Kathleen Waymon became best known by her stage name Nina Simone once she completed her studies at Juilliard School of Music as a classical pianist. She performed folk, jazz, blues, and soul music to live audiences throughout Africa, the Caribbean Islands, the EU, and US. Ms. Simone's music performances were some of the most classic stage productions in the history of American music.

Photo of Nina Simone