Eunice Kathleen Waymon, better known as Nina Simone, was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist. Although she disliked being categorized, Simone is generally classified as a jazz musician. Her work covers an eclectic variety of musical styles, such as jazz, soul, folk, R&B, gospel, and even pop music. Her vocal style is characterized by passion, breathiness, and tremolo. Simone recorded over 40 live and studio albums, … Wikipedia
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Nina Simone was one of the last divas of jazz and was considered one of the finest songwriters and musicians of her day. news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/2965225.stm
Nina Simone, the great singer, musician, composer and civil rights activist died on April 21 at her home in the south of France. www.geocities.com/socialistparty/Documents/NinaSimone.htm
