She’ll Put a Spell On You
This remembrance yesterday from the St. Louis American of one of the truly great artists of our times, or any other:

Here is Nina Simone’s rendition of “I Put a Spell on You.” Be prepared to be spellbound.
And here is her rendition of Billie Holiday’s “Strange Fruit,” the song that introduced me to her voice, and riveting presence behind the piano.
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