ABOUT
Nina Simone (February 21, 1933 - April 21, 2003) was a highly acclaimed singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger, and Civil Rights activist with a distinctive, expressive contralto. Her unique style fused gospel, pop, classical music, and jazz.
Best known songs (with years) include:
- I Loves You, Porgy (1959)
- Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out (1960)
- Trouble In Mind (1961)
- Do What You Gotta Do (1968)
- Ain't Got No - I Got Life (1969)
- To Be Young, Gifted And Black (1969)
Pop charts debut year: 1959
Years active: 1954-2003
Genres: R&B, jazz, blues, folk, soul, classical, gospel
Labels: Bethlehem, Colpix, Philips, RCA Victor, CTI, Legacy Recordings
Website: ninasimone.com
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