After years of working to preserve the place where the iconic singer discovered music, a coalition of organizations has raised enough money to restore the home.

Meshell Ndegeocello and Somi discuss the enduring importance of Simone’s 1969 tribute to Black youth for NPR’s American Anthem series.

The conservation organization deemed the house a “National Treasure.” Now it’s working with a group of artists dedicated to protecting it.

Simone features in a class dominated by rock bands, while Tharpe will posthumously receive the Award for Early Influence.

The influential Black singer-songwriters are part of a list of nominees that spans generations.

Rashid Johnson: “My feeling when I learned that this house existed was just an incredible urgency to make sure it didn’t go away.”