TODAY’S BIRTHDAY: NINA SIMONE (1933)

Posted on February 20, 2014 | 3 Comments

Nina Simone (1933)

After winning acclaim in 1959 with her recording of George Gershwin’s “I Loves You, Porgy,” American singer-songwriter and pianist Nina Simone toured the US and Europe. She soon put her talents and newfound fame to work for the civil rights movement, writing and performing protest songs such as “Mississippi Goddam” and “To Be Young, Gifted and Black.” Dissatisfied with the treatment of African Americans in the US, the “High Priestess of Soul” expatriated herself in the 1970s. Where did she go?More… Discuss

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3 responses to “TODAY’S BIRTHDAY: NINA SIMONE (1933)”

  1. Al | February 21, 2014 at 1:24 AM | Reply

    I hope she’s feeling good 😉

    Like

  2. Pingback: Make music Part of Your Life Series: Happy Birthday Nina Simone! (celebrating your soul!) | euzicasa

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