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| Snuggle up: An assortment of Ocabini cashmere to keep kids cozy. |
Good King Wencelas looked down
on the feast of Stephen
Where the snow lay round about
deep and crisp and even...
Nina Simone was her stage name: 'Nina', from the Spanish niña or 'little girl', was a nickname a boyfriend had given to her; 'Simone' inspired by the French actress Simone Signoret, whom she had seen in the movie Casque d'or. Nina recorded over 40 albums, her debut with Little Girl Blue. It showcases her ballad voice, described in turn as mystical, sensuous, haunting, melodic and entrancing. The title song starts off using 'Good King Wenceslas' as a counter to the stark precision jazz background. The Christmas carol expresses her youthful spirit and the jazz lays a depth of experience. Simone plays tug of war in this song, sad reminiscing finally giving way to hope. Sublime.
Here's a Christmas treat:
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