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Nina SimoneNina Simone Nina Simone American singer-songwriter (1933–2003) Nina Simone (/ˈniːnə sɪˈmoʊn/ NEE-nə sim-OHN;[1] born Eunice Kathleen Waymon; February 21, 1933 – April 21, 2003) 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,[2][3] and accompanied expressive, jazz-like singing in her contralto voice.[4][5] Rolling Stone named Simone one of the greatest singers on various lists.[6][7] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Nina Simone Simone in 1969 Background information Born Eunice Kathleen Waymon (1933-02-21)February 21, 1933 Tryon, North Carolina, U.S. Died April 21, 2003(2003-04-21) (aged 70) Carry-le-Rouet, France Genres Jazz R&B classical folk… (Source: Wikipedia)
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