As one of the most memorable voices in American music, Nat Cole literally went from rags to riches while singing about love and loss.
Cole’s life story parallels the growth of jazz in America, but his is also an interesting success story which occurred, in part, during the civil rights movement. This musical genius from Alabama was an artist, a performer and a businessman. Join us for this presentation by Alabama Humanities Road Scholar, Daphne Simpkins, as she explores his legacies.
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