In celebration of Black History Month and continuing my theme for #recordpool this month, I'm moving to the Soulful vibe of Nina Simone and the empowering "To Be Young, Gifted And Black", which appeared on the Black Gold album released in 1970.
In the late 60's Nina Simone embarked a journey back to her roots, redefining her image and committing to her new role as a cultural leader. It was a time empowerment in Black Communities across the US and Nina was identifying with the Black Beauty movement.
“It reflected black pride, and that’s when I changed it. I identified a lot with Africa, and learned what they did, and started wearing my hair in an Afro.” - Nina Simone
Here's a great piece written by Alan Light for The Pool a couple years ago entitled Nina Simone and the Black American woman
Enjoy The Music!
The song, originally written by Simone and Weldon Irvine, also inspired cover version by Bob & Marcia, Donny Hathaway and Aretha Franklin between 1970 - 1972.
There's also a newer remix that i really enjoyed by Tall Black Guy Productions.
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Stand Tall - Childish Gambino - These Words Are Everything - Jonwayne - The Blast - Talib Kweli - Final Offering - Eternia - 2017 Year in Review - Vandal - Frosty - Blowfly - If - Davido - 16 Baris - Aman Ra x Airliftz x Balan Kashmir - Falling (remix) - KRS. - Forsaken Grammar - Lay Low - Hong Kong All Star Cypher - Various Artists - On my Way - Rizal and Rasendriya - Small Talk - Jarreau Vandal - Vandal's Weekly Record Pool Round Up - Crypto Rap Up 2 - Crypto Rap Up - Am Suuya - Ice Top - For The Town - SonReal - Chant Seggae - Kaya - A Message From The Inner City - The Crusaders - Brick - Rich Kidd - Tongues Of The Next Shit - Mad Skillz - Northern Touch - Rascalz - I Wanna Go Back - Onra - Made In The USA - Lupe Fiasco
