Nina Simone
Nina Simone was an American pianist, singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist. Her music spanned styles including classical, folk, gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, and pop. Her piano playing was strongly influenced by baroque and classical music, especially Johann Sebastian Bach, and accompanied expressive, jazz-like singing in her contralto voice.
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- Born in
- Tryon
- Educated at
- Juilliard SchoolAllen School
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- 🏆 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame🏆 honorary doctorate
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1933
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