Nina Simone

"I only knew classical music, which to me was the only true music. The only way I could survive at the bar was to mix the classical music with popular songs, and that meant I had to sing. What happened was that I discovered I had a voice plus the talent to mix classical music together with more popular songs, which at the time I detested."

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Nina Simone

Nina Simone

Singer, Songwriter, Pianist

Nina Simone was a renowned singer-songwriter and civil rights activist known for her powerful music that addressed themes of racism and freedom.

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