“I wish I knew how it would feel to be free.”

— Nina Simone

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About Nina Simone

Musician • American

Born Eunice Kathleen Waymon, Nina Simone was a seminal American singer, songwriter, and pianist whose music defied easy categorization. Her work powerfully blended classical, jazz, blues, folk, and gospel, creating a...

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