Notable FigureFemale
Nina Simone
1933 – 2003
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryNina Simone was an American composer, concert pianist, singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist. Simone's bearing and stage presence earned her the title the High Priestess of Soul. 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, and accompanied expressive, jazz-like singing in her contralto voice. Rolling Stone named Simone one of the greatest singers on various lists.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
February 21, 1933
Tryon
Date of death
April 21, 2003
Carry-le-Rouet
Citizenship
United States
Occupations & fields
singer-songwriterjazz pianistsingerrecording artistcivil rights advocatepianist
Awards & honours
Rock and Roll Hall of Famehonorary doctorate
Notable works
Feeling GoodTo Be Young, Gifted and Black
- Field and occupation
- Legendárna americká speváčka a klaviristka
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