Nina Simone
Nina Simone ( NEE-nə sim-OHN; born Eunice Kathleen Waymon; February 21, 1933 – April 21, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, composer, arranger, 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, and accompanie…
Artist details
- Type
- Person
- Area
- United States
- Born
- February 21st, 1933
- Died
- April 21st, 2003
- Genres
- Labels
- Rhino