American singer-songwriter Nina Simone was born on Feb. 21, 1933 in Tryon, North Carolina. She was mostly known for her jazz, gospel, blues and pop sound, playing piano and mastering a classical repertory as well. Into her career, she became involved in...
She was mostly known for her jazz, gospel, blues and pop sound, playing piano and mastering a classical repertory as well.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture shared a quote from Simone which reads, “an artist’s duty, as far as I’m concerned, is to reflect the times.” She once said, “an artist’s duty, as far as I’m concerned, is to reflect the times.” #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/2IQxP5n9Z8
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