Simone, Nina. (1933-2003). "To Be Young, Gifted, and Black" - Original Sheet Music. New York: Ninandy Music Company. [1970]. Original sheet music for the legendary jazz singer and civil rights activist's 1969 song "Young, Gifted, and Black," featuring a graphically striking orange and black cover design. 4 pp. 9 x 12 inches. In very fine condition.
Simone's iconic song "To Be Young, Gifted, and Black" was based on an unfinished play by Lorraine Hansberry, the writer of the play A Raisin in the Sun, and a friend of the singer. Released on Simone's 1970 album Black Gold, it swiftly became an anthem of the Civil Rights movement.
Simone, Nina. (1933-2003). "To Be Young, Gifted, and Black" - Original Sheet Music. New York: Ninandy Music Company. [1970]. Original sheet music for the legendary jazz singer and civil rights activist's 1969 song "Young, Gifted, and Black," featuring a graphically striking orange and black cover design. 4 pp. 9 x 12 inches. In very fine condition.
Simone's iconic song "To Be Young, Gifted, and Black" was based on an unfinished play by Lorraine Hansberry, the writer of the play A Raisin in the Sun, and a friend of the singer. Released on Simone's 1970 album Black Gold, it swiftly became an anthem of the Civil Rights movement.