Grassroots News Presents: Celebrating Etta James and Nina Simone

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Program:: 
International Women's Day / Women's History Month Specials
Air date: 
Wed, 03/08/2023 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm


"From the Grassroots", a radio show (90.7 FM, Portland) and podcast, where we agitate for social change with music and political commentary.

Musical analysis from Professor Soul-calling in from the planet of Rhythm and Blues, to ease our soul is mental health counselor Cheryl Jefferson, Satire from Lanita Duke,

Faith Report provided by Nia Gray 

 

Nina Simone was a singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger, and was among the artist who provided the soundtrack for the civil rights movement. Her music reflected a broad range of styles including classical, jazz, blues, folk, R&B, and gospel

Topic tags: 
Women
Genre(s): 
Jazz, Folk, Blues

Episode Playlist

  • Time
    8:00
    Artist
    Richard Grey
    Song
    Volume At Last
    Album
    Volume At Last
    Label
    BELIEVE - +Mas Label / Ego/Vae Victis Srl
  • Time
    8:06
    Artist
    Etta James
    Song
    Something's Got a Hold on Me
    Album
    Les légendes américaines : Etta James, vol. 1
    Label
    BELIEVE - Mpm
  • Time
    8:09
    Artist
    Etta James
    Song
    Next Door to the Blues
    Album
    Next Door to the Blues
    Label
    BELIEVE - DCE Pop Music
  • Time
    8:14
    Artist
    Etta James
    Song
    The Love You Save May Be Your Own
    Album
    Life, Love & The Blues
    Label
    SME - Private Music
  • Time
    8:18
    Artist
    The Impressions
    Song
    I'm So Proud
    Album
    A Bronx Tale - Music From The Motion Picture
    Label
    Tribeca Music/Epic Soundtrax
  • Time
    8:18
    Artist
    B.b King
    Song
    There's Something On Your Mind
    Album
    Talent, 30 Original Songs: B.B. King
    Label
    Entertainment Supplies
  • Time
    8:22
    Artist
    Main Ingredient
    Song
    Just Don't Want to Be Lonely
    Album
    Soul Groups
    Label
    LucasRecords
  • Time
    8:23
    Artist
    The Supremes
    Song
    I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
    Album
    Classics
    Label
    Universal/Island Def Jam
  • Time
    8:26
    Artist
    Etta James
    Song
    I've Got Dreams To Remember
    Album
    Stickin' To My Guns
    Label
    UMG - Island Records
  • Time
    8:42
    Artist
    Conway Twitty
    Song
    Lonely Blue Boy
    Album
    American Music Library: The Hits of 1960
    Label
    ORCHARD - Fantastic Voyage
  • Time
    8:42
    Artist
    Etta James
    Song
    All I Could Do is Cry
    Album
    Soul and Rock, Pt. 2
    Label
    BELIEVE - Itube
  • Time
    8:46
    Artist
    Delgado
    Song
    Rollercoaster
    Album
    Rollercoaster
    Label
    MERLIN - Dont Sweat The Small Stuff
  • Time
    8:48
    Artist
    A.U.R.A
    Song
    DR. Simone
    Album
    Secret Intelligent Light
    Label
    BELIEVE - Aurasound
  • Time
    8:48
    Artist
    Etta James
    Song
    Drown In My Own Tears
    Album
    Live At Montreux 1993
    Label
    Eagle Rock
  • Time
    8:50
    Artist
    The Love Unlimited Orchestra
    Song
    Love's Theme (Album Version)
    Album
    Barry White - The Collection
    Label
    Tonight Show
  • Time
    8:51
    Artist
    Pat Rzl
    Song
    HELLO
    Album
    TAKE TOO
    Label
  • Time
    8:52
    Artist
    Kocky
    Song
    We're Back
    Album
    Stadium Status
    Label
    La Vida Locash
  • Time
    8:53
    Artist
    Dancearmada
    Song
    What makes our groove
    Album
    What makes our groove
    Label
    dancearmada records
  • Time
    8:55
    Artist
    Nina Simone
    Song
    I Put a Speel on You
    Album
    Voces Negras Eternal
    Label
    Piros Comercial Digital
  • Time
    9:01
    Artist
    Nina Simone
    Song
    Four Women
    Album
    Four Women: The Complete Nina Simone On Philips
    Label
    Verve
  • Time
    9:08
    Artist
    Nina Simone
    Song
    Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
    Album
    The Very Best Of Nina Simone 1967-1972 - Sugar In My Bowl
    Label
    SME - RCA Records Label
  • Time
    9:13
    Artist
    Nina Simone
    Song
    I Shall Be Released (Remastered)
    Album
    Nina Simone La sélection
    Label
    SME - Sony Music Entertainment
  • Time
    9:17
    Artist
    SLIM CHANCE
    Song
    P.o.m
    Album
    Peace Of Mind ByTerrance McCray
    Label
    ScMuzik
  • Time
    9:17
    Artist
    Juice FTL
    Song
    Intro
    Album
    PreacherMan 2nd Coming
    Label
    Juice FTL
  • Time
    9:17
    Artist
    Siobhan Monique
    Song
    Mrs. Education
    Album
    Jane Doe
    Label
    Ancestral Funk Music Inc
  • Time
    9:17
    Artist
    Eastside Payne
    Song
    Tight Rope
    Album
    Tight Rope
    Label
    Eastside Payne
  • Time
    9:19
    Artist
    Nina Simone
    Song
    Trouble In Mind
    Album
    Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
    Label
    UMG - Mercury Records
  • Time
    9:20
    Artist
    Nina Simone
    Song
    You'll Never Walk Alone (Single Edit) [2017 - Remaster]
    Album
    Mood Indigo: The Complete Bethlehem Singles
    Label
    WMG - Bethlehem Records
  • Time
    9:23
    Artist
    Nina Simone
    Song
    The Other Women
    Album
    The Very Best Of : Nina Simone
    Label
    BELIEVE - Seniors
  • Time
    9:26
    Artist
    Nina Simone
    Song
    The Turning Point
    Album
    Silk & Soul
    Label
    SME - RCA/Legacy
  • Time
    9:35
    Artist
    Nina Simone
    Song
    Mississippi Goddam
    Album
    Forever Young, Gifted And Black: Songs Of Freedom And Spirit
    Label
    RCA/Legacy
  • Time
    9:44
    Artist
    Nina Simone
    Song
    Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
    Album
    20 Mejores Canciones De Música Soul Vol. 4 (The Best 20 Soul Music Songs)
    Label
    OK Records
  • Time
    9:45
    Artist
    Shuggie Otis
    Song
    Purple
    Album
    The Best Of Shuggie Otis
    Label
    SME - Epic/Legacy
  • Time
    9:52
    Artist
    Rev. Gary Davis
    Song
    Slow Drag (Cincinnati Flow Rag)
    Album
    The Guitar And Banjo Of Reverend Gary Davis
    Label
    UMG - Fantasy Records
  • Time
    9:57
    Artist
    Little Walter
    Song
    Juke
    Album
    Zoot Suit Riot: Instrumental R&B Smash Hits of the 1950s
    Label
    WMG - Cherry Red Records

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