@Azurju - Sadly, in the States - one of our greatest musicians and cultural icons of modern times remains relatively unknown by the masses ; wholly, and uniformly ignored by corporate media - TV , radio, and almost everything else. Nina Simone is Queen on the mountaintop of music - and strangely , I know her only through word of mouth. Never underestimate the power of propaganda I guess :/
@tashish1 Don't underestimate Nina, I grew up in Australia decades later, very far removed from the American civil rights movement and know all about her and what she stood for. She lives on.
@bananafish86 there always has to be a downer for the group and I suppose that that would be you. Some people might think that I am a fanatic when it comes to Nina Simone and for all I know I just might be but I really don't think that my comments concerning my wishes to have known her (as admittedly, I oddly expressed) make me stupid for it. You are rude and judgmental and quite contrary to your misinformed judgement, I actually happen to be very well educated...check me
Are you ready to kill? Are you ready to do what you have to do? Are you ready to smash white things? Ready to burn buildings? Everybody says they are.
When it comes to "Are you ready to change", everybody hesitates... whats up with that?
This is an incredible part of history which needs to be retained to show the struggles black people have been through. Fantastic to see in the light of the Obama election.
great and maybe increasingly rare footage. I hope some distributor is up to releasing the whole DVD. The call to militant commitment is prone to misunderstanding, since 1969 (after all the assassinations, hi and lo), but an intro could place it in context and diminish that issue somewhat. Her Brecht song "Pirate Jenny" with Marc Blitzstein arranging is similarly militant. Her stance probably led to her live gig intro as the opening sound in the great John Malkovich film's "The Dancer Upstairs"
I´m no black, but this kind of encouraging music help all the oppressed people to find their place on earth. SOunds like earth, sounds like power arising from the deepest part of the body and soul of every person in touch with their esence...
because in 1969 Nina had the forsight to know that even through militant means, it would still take the FORTY-PLUS years from that day, to make a dent in the status quo...and that it would and still will take that kind of commitment from every person of every color to end racial bigotry and hatred in ALL FORMS throughout the entire world...you know the old saying...sometimes you gotta break a few eggs...
'..still reminding blacks to get it together'...what the fuck is that supposed to mean? What a ludicrous remark...do you get what Nina is saying here at all...obviously not! This anthem is a call to action to unify in the face of repression and fight back. Excuse me whomever you are but this is one black person who doesn't need you or anyone else to 'remind me to get it together'. Trust me there are plenty of us who have it together, but that image isn't profitable so mass media isn't intrested.
If there was any question how militant Nina Simone was, this poem speaks volumes. Nina carried the torch for freedom and love. She suffered dearly for her convictions. She was misunderstood, but remained valant until the end. She towered over most musicians and singers. Her songs are sampled by dj's, used in commercials, heared in movie soundtracks, sung by contemporary artist. Her music endures and she remains one of my favorite artist. Nina was regal and spoke of the stark realty of life.
i put spell onyou, my baby just cares for me , not known in - your country I guess USA - the USA? I have known her for years, of course many more songs, but video is another kind of thing.
The main point is commitment to change and to no longer be complicit. when the poet speaks of "white things" the poet is speaking about hegemony. The poet wants us to creating NEW BLACK THINGS by destroying our complicity. The poet wants up to take charge of our own destinys and create our own lives not live a prescribed life given to us by those in power.
Obrigada Vasco! priceless show! so powerful and soulfully raw! M.L.Queen forever! <3
salsini 2 months ago
@Azurju - Sadly, in the States - one of our greatest musicians and cultural icons of modern times remains relatively unknown by the masses ; wholly, and uniformly ignored by corporate media - TV , radio, and almost everything else. Nina Simone is Queen on the mountaintop of music - and strangely , I know her only through word of mouth. Never underestimate the power of propaganda I guess :/
thehipi 1 year ago 2
@tashish1 Don't underestimate Nina, I grew up in Australia decades later, very far removed from the American civil rights movement and know all about her and what she stood for. She lives on.
Azurju 1 year ago
Karamel, you're so freakin' stupid, just because she was a marvelous
artist doesn't mean she would be a good mother for you
bananafish86 1 year ago
@bananafish86 there always has to be a downer for the group and I suppose that that would be you. Some people might think that I am a fanatic when it comes to Nina Simone and for all I know I just might be but I really don't think that my comments concerning my wishes to have known her (as admittedly, I oddly expressed) make me stupid for it. You are rude and judgmental and quite contrary to your misinformed judgement, I actually happen to be very well educated...check me
Karamel2233 6 months ago in playlist Nina Simone
That woman has definitely roots in Brazil!
I feel like attending one of those sacred umbanda worships
blbrbo 1 year ago
WOW I'm proud to be black...CHANGE black people CHANGE.
mnchkacy 2 years ago 2
it actually inspires all opressed people no matter if they are black or white.
i'm inspired
samsamization 2 years ago 3
Heck yeah
ta89fr 3 years ago
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Karamel2233 3 years ago 2
Are you ready to kill? Are you ready to do what you have to do? Are you ready to smash white things? Ready to burn buildings? Everybody says they are.
When it comes to "Are you ready to change", everybody hesitates... whats up with that?
Teorispa 3 years ago 5
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kill white people yeaaaah wtf
JustusFriedolin 3 years ago
This is an incredible part of history which needs to be retained to show the struggles black people have been through. Fantastic to see in the light of the Obama election.
Brandylovesme 3 years ago 3
great and maybe increasingly rare footage. I hope some distributor is up to releasing the whole DVD. The call to militant commitment is prone to misunderstanding, since 1969 (after all the assassinations, hi and lo), but an intro could place it in context and diminish that issue somewhat. Her Brecht song "Pirate Jenny" with Marc Blitzstein arranging is similarly militant. Her stance probably led to her live gig intro as the opening sound in the great John Malkovich film's "The Dancer Upstairs"
Kinotriter 3 years ago
I´m no black, but this kind of encouraging music help all the oppressed people to find their place on earth. SOunds like earth, sounds like power arising from the deepest part of the body and soul of every person in touch with their esence...
evacanela 3 years ago 6
Thak u so much for posting this! I hope I could find the DVD at home, but it´s gonna be hard.
Gracias por postear esto! Espero poder encontrar el DVD en casa (vivo en Argentina) pero será difícil...
evacanela 3 years ago
because in 1969 Nina had the forsight to know that even through militant means, it would still take the FORTY-PLUS years from that day, to make a dent in the status quo...and that it would and still will take that kind of commitment from every person of every color to end racial bigotry and hatred in ALL FORMS throughout the entire world...you know the old saying...sometimes you gotta break a few eggs...
sidewinder169 3 years ago
'..still reminding blacks to get it together'...what the fuck is that supposed to mean? What a ludicrous remark...do you get what Nina is saying here at all...obviously not! This anthem is a call to action to unify in the face of repression and fight back. Excuse me whomever you are but this is one black person who doesn't need you or anyone else to 'remind me to get it together'. Trust me there are plenty of us who have it together, but that image isn't profitable so mass media isn't intrested.
yesblanche 3 years ago 3
She had some TAX problems thats why she lived overseas for a long time.
pablobix1 3 years ago
If there was any question how militant Nina Simone was, this poem speaks volumes. Nina carried the torch for freedom and love. She suffered dearly for her convictions. She was misunderstood, but remained valant until the end. She towered over most musicians and singers. Her songs are sampled by dj's, used in commercials, heared in movie soundtracks, sung by contemporary artist. Her music endures and she remains one of my favorite artist. Nina was regal and spoke of the stark realty of life.
SoulTooSoul 3 years ago 5
i put spell onyou, my baby just cares for me , not known in - your country I guess USA - the USA? I have known her for years, of course many more songs, but video is another kind of thing.
feuerrrvogel 4 years ago
The main point is commitment to change and to no longer be complicit. when the poet speaks of "white things" the poet is speaking about hegemony. The poet wants us to creating NEW BLACK THINGS by destroying our complicity. The poet wants up to take charge of our own destinys and create our own lives not live a prescribed life given to us by those in power.
dezrum 4 years ago 3
My Icon and Idol!
lionsfury 4 years ago
that's a woman who loved music.
nextceo2k2 4 years ago 5
I would love to get a full copy of this. This is absolutely brilliant.
till507 4 years ago 2