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Nina Simone Singer
Eunice Kathleen Waymon, known professionally as Nina Simone, was an American singer, songwriter, musician, arranger, and civil rights activist. Her music spanned a broad range of musical styles including classical, jazz, blues, folk, R&B, gospel, and pop.
Lived: Feb 21, 1933 - Apr 21, 2003 (age 70)
Height: 5 feet 6 inches (same as James Baldwin)
Spouse: Andy Stroud (m. 1961 - 1971) · Donald Ross (m. 1958 - 1960)
Children: Lisa Simone (Daughter)
Parents: Mary Kate Waymon (Mother) · John Divine Waymon (Father)
Education: The Juilliard School
Who was Nina Simone?
Nina Simone was one of the most iconic American musical icons of the 20th century. She was a successful singer, musician, pianist, songwriter, and social activist. Born and raised in North Carolina, Nina belonged to a highly religious family. In 1950, she started learning music at the ‘Juilliard School’ in New York City but had to drop out of the course due to lack of funds. Soon, she started performing in night clubs and hoped to build a career in music. Her major breakthrough was the 1957 song ‘I Loves You, Porgy.’ This was the beginning of the era of Nina Simone. She rocked the blues and jazz music charts throughout her career. Over the 1960s, she became one of the most popular female music and fashion icons. In the 1970s, she faced major mental and financial issues, which gave rise to speculations that her career might have ended. However, she made a comeback in the 1980s and earned herself an iconic status. Throughout her career, she has released 40 albums. Some of her most well-known international hits were ‘Sinner Man’ and ‘Feeling Good.’
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