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1. www.britannica.com › biography › Nina-SimoneNina Simone | Facts, Biography, & Music | Britannica

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   May 9, 2024 · Nina Simone (born February 21, 1933, Tryon, North Carolina, U.S.—died April 21, 2003, Carry-le-Rouet, France) was an American singer who created urgent emotional intensity by singing songs of love, protest, and Black empowerment in a dramatic style, with a rough-edged voice.

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3. www.udiscovermusic.com › stories › nina-simone‘Sinnerman’: Nina Simone’s Masterpiece Is Still Relevant Today

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   May 20, 2024 · May 20, 2024. By. J’na Jefferson. Photo: David Redfern/Redferns. Rooted in bluesy ballads with understated instrumentation, Nina Simone ’s 1965 album Pastel Blues is a stark contrast from her...

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   4 days ago · “Sinnerman” 4. “My Baby Just Cares for Me” 5. “Mississippi Goddam” 6. “Strange Fruit” 7. “To Be Young, Gifted and Black” 8. “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” 9. “Four Women” 10. “Here Comes the Sun”...

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     Calling out racial stereotyping: The four women in Nina Simone’s ‘Four Women’

     Nina Simone released 'Four Women', a song which incorporates the stories of four women who face racial oppression in different forms.

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     Nina Simone – ‘Wild Is the Wind’

     Wild Is the Wind', the romantic album by Nina Simone, encompasses everything about the value of human emotion, from love and lust to longing and despair.

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7. www.udiscovermusic.com › stories › nina-simone-high‘High Priestess Of Soul’: The Spiritual R&B Of Nina Simone

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   Apr 29, 2024 · April 29, 2024. By. Paul Sexton. Nina Simone 'High Priestess Of Soul' artwork - Courtesy: UMG. Nina Simone was widely hailed as an inspiration in the civil rights era. So it’s all the more...

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   May 12, 2024 · Simone's song "Four Women" transformed her from gifted pianist to trailblazing activist, charting a new course as an agent of change and healing. This play with music shines a light on how she found her true calling and gave voice to a movement through impactful and inspirational songs.

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   Who was Nina Simone?

   • Nina Simone was born in Tryon, North Carolina, as Eunice Kathleen Waymon. She was a child prodigy which encouraged members of her hometown to set up a fund for her to become the first female black pianist in US history. With the help of her townspeople, Nina was able to enroll in the Juilliard School of Music of New York City.

   40 Inspiring Nina Simone Quotes that Will Make You Nostalgic

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   What did Nina Simone do for a living?

   • Nina Simone, American singer who created urgent emotional intensity by singing songs of love, protest, and black empowerment in a dramatic style, with a rough-edged voice. In the 1960s she became a friend of Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X and performed at civil rights demonstrations.

   Nina Simone | Facts, Biography, & Music | Britannica

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   How old is Nina Simone now?

   • Go directly to shout page Eunice Kathleen Waymon (21 February 1933 – 21 April 2003), better known by her stage name Nina Simone, was an American singer, pianist, arranger, and civil rights activist widely associated with jazz music.

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   How did Nina Simone get her name?

   • She took the stage name Nina Simone—"Nina," derived from the Spanish word "niña," came from a nickname used by her then boyfriend, while "Simone" was inspired by French actress Simone Signoret. The performer eventually won over such fans as writers Langston Hughes, Lorraine Hansberry and James Baldwin.

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10. singersroom.com › w47 › best-nina-simone-songs-of10 Best Nina Simone Songs of All Time - Singersroom.com

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    May 6, 2024 · 1. Young, Gifted and Black. Nina Simone’s “Young, Gifted and Black” stands tall as a timeless anthem, resonating with generations through its powerful message of empowerment and resilience....

11. oldtimemusic.com › the-meaning-behind-the-songThe Meaning Behind The Song: Strange Fruit by Nina Simone

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    May 20, 2024 · Nina Simone’s performance of “Strange Fruit” is a hauntingly powerful rendition of a song that carries immense historical and symbolic weight. Written by Abel Meeropol in 1939, the song delves into the dark realities of racism, lynching, and the violence faced by African Americans in the United States.