Country: US
Born: 1933
Died: 2003
Nina Simone
Nina Simone (died 2003) was an American singer, pianist, and songwriter known for a distinctive contralto voice and an eclectic blend of jazz, blues, gospel, folk, and classical influences. Classically trained on piano, she combined refined piano technique with soulful vocal delivery and dramatic phrasing, often engaging with personal and political themes in her repertoire. Her performances were noted for emotional intensity, genre fluidity, and a commanding stage presence.
Greatest Albums
Greatest Songs
All Albums
Forever Young, Gifted & Black: Songs of Freedom and Spirit
Nina Simone
2006
In Concert
Nina Simone
1989
My Baby Just Cares for Me
Nina Simone
1989
Ne me quitte pas
Nina Simone
1967
Nina Simone Sings the Blues
Nina Simone
1967
Wild Is the Wind
Nina Simone
1966
I Put a Spell on You
Nina Simone
1965
Pastel Blues
Nina Simone
1965
The Greatest Music