Created by
Carnegie Hall, American, founded 1891
Subject of
Simone, Nina, American, 1933 - 2003
Date
April 12, 1963
Medium
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
Description
A program for a performance by Nina Simone at Carnegie Hall on April 12, 1963. The 14-page program has a cover with a black and white illustration of the interior of Carnegie Hall. The interior pages present the program of songs planned for the performance, a mix of folk songs, spirituals, blues, and popular songs, including a "Medley of Miss Simone's Popular Hits." The program also has articles about upcoming performances planned for the 1962-63 season at Carnegie Hall as well as numerous advertisements. The back cover is a full page advertisement for L&M cigarettes.
Place used
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
souvenir programs
Topic
Composers (Musicians)
Folk (Music)
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Jazz (Music)
Popular music
Singers (Musicians)
Spirituals (Music)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.132.13
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e249f82e-1c6f-46dd-971c-6269e22e4230

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