Samuel Waymon, the legendary composer and activist who spent a quarter-century shaping the sound of his sister Nina Simone, is bringing his six-decade cultural legacy to UC Santa Cruz this October for a weeklong residency.
Waymon is also known for marching and being arrested with Martin Luther King, Jr. in Philadelphia.
Throughout his career spanning more than 60 years in theater, music and film, he acted in “Personal Problems,” “Weeds” and “Philadelphia,” wrote songs including “It Be’s That Way Sometime” from the 1967 album “Silk and Soul” released by his late sister, Simone (Eunice Kathleen Waymon), and “It’s In Your Eyes,” co-written with LeRonald Walker.
Waymon, who turns 82 next month, also worked alongside his sister, playing the organ, composing, producing and managing. The two played together in performances across the globe, including at King’s funeral and playing for the president of France.
Lookout will share more information about his visit when UCSC releases additional details in the fall.
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