Nina Simone | Artist

Nina Simone was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist born 1933 in Tryon, North Carolina. As a child Simone aspired to be a concert pianist and was enrolled at the Juilliard School in New York. Her music spanned a broad range of musical styles including classical, jazz, blues, folk, R&B, gospel, and pop. She made her mark as an activist in the Civil Rights Movement as well as being a gifted musician and performer. Outstanding albums include Little Girl Blue, Wild is the Wind, I Put a Spell on You and Nina Simone Sings the Blues.

Artist Website: ninasimone.com

Featured Albums: Nina Simone