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Nina Simone. Nina Simone (/ ˈniːnə sɪˈmoʊn / NEE-nə sim-OHN; [1] born Eunice Kathleen Waymon; February 21, 1933 – April 21, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, composer, arranger, and civil rights activist. Her music spanned styles including classical, folk, gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, and pop.
Apr 2, 2014 · Background and Early Life. Born Eunice Kathleen Waymon on February 21, 1933, in Tryon, North Carolina, Nina Simone took to music at an early age, learning to play piano at the age of 3...
She was who the world would come to know as Nina Simone. When Nina Simone died on April 21, 2003, she left a timeless treasure trove of musical magic spanning over four decades from her first hit, the 1959 Top 10 classic “I Loves You Porgy,” to “A Single Woman,” the title cut from her one and only 1993 Elektra album.
Sep 12, 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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Quick Facts. Also Known As: Eunice Kathleen Waymon. Died At Age: 70. Family: Spouse/Ex-: Andy Stroud (m. 1961–1971), Donald Ross (m. 1958–1960) children: Simone. Born Country: United States. African American Women African American Singers. Died on: April 21, 2003. place of death: Carry-le-Rouet, France. U.S. State: North Carolina.
Apr 6, 2022 · Nina Simone was born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in 1933, in the small resort town of Tryon, North Carolina.
1933-2003. By Mariana Brandman, NWHM Predoctoral Fellow in Women’s History | 2020-2022. “The High Priestess of Soul,” Nina Simone was a singer, pianist, songwriter, and civil rights activist. Mostly known as a jazz singer, her music blended gospel, blues, folk, pop, and classical styles.
