feeling the rhythm: Nina Simone

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this is the third of an ongoing look at Artists whose work is defined by the words of Patti Smith.

portrait of Nina Simone with daughter Lisa "Simone" Kelly

(photo by the Nina Simone Foundation.)

standing for so much always and particularly this month. NINA SIMONE was born feb 21st, this Black History Month- an unwavering advocate for her people, a revolutionary, a singer of love songs and for the Egyptian people's unflagging thirst for freedom to choose. The lady is perfect representative for Patti Smith's rhythm.

NINA SIMONE here
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feeling the rhythm: Tilda Swinton

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TILDA SWINTON

this is the second of an ongoing look at Artists whose work is defined by the words of Patti Smith.

photograph by Mary McCartney

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feeling the rhythm: Patti Smith

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this is the first of an ongoing look at Artists inspired by the words of Patti Smith.

image from here

little augury on Just Kids, by Patti Smith here.

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