Nina Simone was an incredible singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist who changed music forever. Famous for her unmistakable voice and blending jazz and blues, her songs are powerful and unforgettable. Here are 15 fascinating facts about the legendary vocalist that show why she still inspires...
In 2016, with Simone's childhood home in Tryon on the market, four African American artists teamed up to purchase the structure, fearing it would be demolished. Two years later, the National Trust for Historic Preservation designated the house a "national treasure," thereby protecting it from ...
Music is a gift and a burden I've had since I can remember who I was. I was, born into music. The decision was how to make the best use of it. How can you be an artist and not reflect the times? That to me is the definition of an artist. ...
Nina Simone, American singer who created urgent emotional intensity by singing songs of love, protest, and black empowerment in a dramatic style, with a rough-edged voice. In the 1960s she became a friend of Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X and per