Nina Simone

Feb 2024

Nineteen influential women who have had a positive impact on Western North Carolina

Sep 2020

New projects paint a fuller picture of WNC’s Black history

Apr 2019

Nina Simone’s childhood home in Tryon finds a new place in history

Jul 2015

The first full documentary on Nina Simone shows how she carried her talent, and rage, from Tryon to the world stage

Apr 2015

Asheville Percussion Festival drums up education and entertainment

Jan 2013

Nina Simone’s childhood home to receive a second chance

Apr 2011

Nina Simone’s birthplace in Tryon offers a walk back in time, but faces an uncertain path ahead

Dec 2009

Tryon commemorates its native High Priestess of Soul, Nina Simone

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