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The Rest Is Entertainment

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Nina Simone and the Glamour of Monrovia

This chapter explores an essay from Guernica magazine detailing Nina Simone's experiences in 1970s Liberia, highlighting the city's Afro glamour and progressive ideals. It contrasts this vibrant atmosphere with the disillusionment of the civil rights movement in America, inviting listeners to delve into a transformative moment before impending turmoil.

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