Nina Simone
American singer-songwriter and pianist
Nina Simone was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, composer, arranger and civil rights activist. Her music spanned styles including classical, folk, gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, and pop. In 2023 Rolling Stone ranked Simone at No. 21 on their... Wikipedia
Born: February 21, 1933, Tryon, NC
Died: April 21, 2003 (age 70 years), Carry-le-Rouet, France
Spouse: Andy Stroud (m. 1961–1971) and Donald Ross (m. 1958–1960)
Children: Lisa Simone
Parents: John Divine Waymon and Mary Kate Waymon
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Eunice Kathleen Waymon, known professionally as Nina Simone, was an American singer, songwriter, musical arranger, and civil rights activist. Her music spanned ...
Nina Simone (born Eunice Kathleen Waymon; February 21, 1933 – April 21, 2003) (/ˌniːnə sɪˈmoʊn/) was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, composer, ...
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Her triumphant voice sang what it meant to be young, gifted and black in a sometimes unjust and troubled world.
She was one of the most extraordinary artists of the twentieth century, an icon of American music. She was the consummate musical storyteller, a griot as ...
“The High Priestess of Soul,” Nina Simone was a singer, pianist, songwriter, and civil rights activist. Mostly known as a jazz singer, her music blended ...