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Alina Simone

Thursday, May 21, 2009
Alina Simone

With an album of cover songs, Alina Simone paid tribute to Russian punk poet and cult figure Yanka Dyagileva, who died tragically in 1991. Simone, a Brooklyn-based songwriter who was born in the Ukraine, talks about Dyagileva and her story. Plus, we hear a live performance.

Alina Simone Official Site
Alina Simone MySpace Page
"Everyone Is Crying Out to Me Beware" on Amazon.com


Comments

  • [1] craig from east village May 21, 2009 - 02:57PM

    she is dreadful. this is officially the worst show y'all have ever done.


  • [2] Kim from upstate NY May 21, 2009 - 03:47PM

    Wow, what a beautiful show. This artist really captures the spirit of the original poetry and music. I am definitely going to buy the album!


  • [3] carole from inwood, nyc May 21, 2009 - 10:41PM

    I think she is incredibly talented...I am buying her cd....


  • [4] carole from inwood, nyc May 21, 2009 - 10:42PM

    I think she is incredibly talented and am going to buy her cd....


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