Best of RSMN: The Genius of Nina Simone

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Best of RSMN: The Genius of Nina Simone

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Feb 24, 2021

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Nina Simone's brother, Sam Waymon, shares intimate memories of his genius sister with host Brian Hiatt and David Browne
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