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'LONGREADS: Upcoming Zoe Saldana-as-Nina Simone Bio Pic Sparks Debate, Claudia Roth Pierpont Delves Back Into History

a new movie has sparked some controversy--and the film hasn't' even premiered to the public. The issue of color is still at the forefront of the battalion, as some feel that the actress, Zoe Saldana, doesn't measure to the dark scale that Simone boasted. It may not have been that Nina Simone was so much African-American as she was outwardly proud of it and her physical characteristics, and the community wonders how an actress of lighter skin tone can compare.

By Ian Holubiak

'Black History Month on WQXR: 'I, Too, Sing America: Music in the Life of Langston Hughes' Explores Harlem Poet as Composer

In learning about Hughes in school, I had assumed the poet had a penchant for music. But now, courtesy of Classicalite's favorite terrestrial radio station WQXR, we're all made aware that Hughes--yes, a music lover--collaborated with composers and musicians on his work.

By Ian Holubiak
'Jazz Poetry Appreciation Month: Langston Hughes, 'The Weary Blues'

Sure, April is Jazz Appreciation Month, but it's National Poetry Month, too. So, to celebrate BOTH words and music, Classicalite's featuring that verse which has made jazz AND poetry what they are today. The crescendo will continue on through April 30--International Jazz Day.

By Logan K. Young

'LONGREADS: Upcoming Zoe Saldana-as-Nina Simone Bio Pic Sparks Debate, Claudia Roth Pierpont Delves Back Into History

'Black History Month on WQXR: 'I, Too, Sing America: Music in the Life of Langston Hughes' Explores Harlem Poet as Composer

'Jazz Poetry Appreciation Month: Langston Hughes, 'The Weary Blues'