Nina Simone

"To be young, gifted and black!"

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Source: Song: To Be Young, Gifted And Black, Album: Black Swan

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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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