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Nina Simone Buying Guide
Nina Simone
Some people were just born with certain gifts and Nina Simone's gift was definitely music. At just two-and-a-half, Simone was already a musical prodigy. She climbed up to the piano bench and tried very hard to play the keys on her family organ. In just a few months, her family was astonished when they heard their barely three year old daughter play "God Be with You 'Til We Meet Again
Simone would spend most of her childhood playing the piano at her local church and eventually went on to perform at recitals where many witnessed her talent. During her first concert recital, at the age of twelve, her parents were asked to surrender their front row seats for a few white people who had arrived later on. Simone refused to continue playing for the crowd until her parents were brought back to the front row. This was a defining moment that perhaps changed Simone's life forever in that she would become a key figure in The Civil Rights Movement.
In fact, some of Simone's most important songs were deeply impacted by racism and the turbulence it brought during the 1960s. With the murder of Medgar Evers

We lost our "High Priestess of Soul

In her lifetime, she was a vocalist, pianist, and ultimately, a Civil Rights activist. Simone spoke out against injustice throughout her entire life and she carried that message of strength and courage in her music.
Discography
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Simone pays homage to legendary blues artists like Bessie Smith on this incredible album. The opening song, "Do I Move You |
Simone's first album is filled with classic hits like "My Baby Just Cares for Me |
It was believed that Nina Simone never liked the title "High Priestess of Soul |
Comprising of three live recordings from New York City in 1964, this album marks the beginning of Simone's contribution to The Civil Rights Movement. While songs like "Mississippi Goddam |
You'll hear Simone's softer side shine through with songs like "If You Knew |
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Nina Simone at the Village Gate The Village Gate |
Simone showcases her love of jazz and who better to dedicate an entire album to than the great composer, Duke Ellington |
This album features some of Simone's best known songs. The title track, "I Put a Spell on You |
This album will be enjoyable to both older and younger fans alike, for many of Simone's most popular songs have been reworked by several of today's hottest DJs. Classics like "Obeah Woman |
Nina: The Essential Nina Simone A wonderful compilation of songs throughout her career, this album will not only be a welcome addition to any music lover's collection, but it will also show younger fans the woman who influenced artists like Lauryn Hill |
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External Links
- Wikipedia.org: General overview of the life and music of Nina Simone.















