“I had heard blues and jazz all my life but I was never aware that it was associated with nightclubs and drinking.”
Quote by Nina Simone
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Nina Simone
Nina Simone, born Eunice Waymon, was an American jazz, blues, and soul singer, pianist, and civil rights activist. Known for her distinctive voice and musical style, as well as her commitment to social issues, Simone's musical career spanned over half a century. Her works include 'Feeling Good', 'My Baby Just Cried Her Last Tear', and 'I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl'. more
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