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Community Corner Interview: Yolanda Rabun, Star of No Fear and Blues Long Gone: Nina Simone

Community Corner Interview: Yolanda Rabun, Star of No Fear and Blues Long Gone: Nina Simone

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Yolanda Rabun, star of the Virginia Theatre Festival’s upcoming production of No Fear and Blues Long Gone: Nina Simone. This one-person play that celebrates the life and music of Nina Simone, runs August 3rd through August 7th. More information and tickets can be found here: https://virginiatheatrefestival.org/production/no-fear-and-blues-long-gone-nina-simone/

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