Nina Simone

American singer, songwriter and pianist and civil rights activist (1933–2003)

Born: 1933
Tryon
Died: 21 April 2003
Carry-le-Rouet
Country: United States
Active: 1954–2003
Record labels: Bethlehem Records, Charly Records
Discography: 24 albums

Biography

Nina Simone was a jazz musician who played piano and voice. Nina Simone was born in 1933 in Tryon and died on 21 April 2003 in Carry-le-Rouet. The music is usually filed under jazz, blues and soul. Record labels: Bethlehem Records and Charly Records. The discography here lists 24 albums, from “Little Girl Blue” (1958) to “Portrait” (2016). Honours include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2018) and honorary doctorate.

Nina Simone ( NEE-nə sim-OHN; born Eunice Kathleen Waymon; February 21, 1933 – April 21, 2003) was an American composer, concert pianist, singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist. Simone's bearing and stage presence earned her the title the High Priestess of Soul. 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 accompanied expressive, jazz-like singing in her contralto voice. Rolling Stone named Simone one of the greatest singers on various lists. The sixth of eight children born into a respected family in North Carolina, Simone initially aspired to be a concert pianist.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Little Girl Blue 1958 · Bethlehem Records The Amazing Nina Simone 1959 · Colpix Forbidden Fruit 1961 · Colpix Nina Simone Sings Ellington 1962 · Colpix Broadway Blues Ballads 1964 · Philips

Starring Nina Simone with George Wallington 1964

I Put a Spell on You 1965 · Philips Let It All Out 1965 · Philips Pastel Blues 1965 · Philips Nina Simone With Strings 1966 · Colpix Wild Is the Wind 1966 · Philips High Priestess of Soul 1967 · Philips Nina Simone Sings the Blues 1967 · RCA Victor Silk & Soul 1967 · RCA Victor Nina Simone and Piano! 1969 · RCA Victor To Love Somebody 1969 · RCA Victor Gifted & Black 1970 · Canyon Records Here Comes the Sun 1971 · RCA Victor Gospel According to Nina Simone 1973 · Stroud Productions & Enterprises Inc. Baltimore 1978 · CTI Fodder on My Wings 1982 · Carrère

Nina’s Back 1985

A Single Woman 1993

Portrait 2016

Awards

Films about Nina Simone

2015What Happened, Miss Simone?2015 film directed by Liz Garbus

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Nina Simone play?

Nina Simone is known for playing piano and voice.

When and where was Nina Simone born?

Nina Simone was born 1933 in Tryon.

What are Nina Simone's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Little Girl Blue (1958), The Amazing Nina Simone (1959), Forbidden Fruit (1961), Nina Simone Sings Ellington (1962) and Broadway Blues Ballads (1964).

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