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Nina Simone became famous for being a singer, songwriter and composer. She started as a pianist, but after being denied entry to The Curtis School in Philadelphia, she shifted her focus to singing.
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∙ 12y agomade many records but didn't release them
received the lifetime achievement music award
received the diamond award for excellence in music for African Americans
the Curtis institute named her honorary doctor in music and humanities
earned the nickname high priestess of soul
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∙ 6y agoShe is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger and activist in the Civil Rights Movement.
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When was Nina Simone with Strings created?
Nina Simone with Strings was created in 1966.
When was The Amazing Nina Simone created?
The Amazing Nina Simone was created in 1959.
When was Nina Simone at Newport created?
Nina Simone at Newport was created on 1960-06-30.
When was Nina Simone Sings Ellington created?
Nina Simone Sings Ellington was created in 1962.
Is Nina Simone gay?
No.
Why did Nina Simone become famous?
singer, songwriter and composer
When was Nina Simone in Concert created?
Nina Simone in Concert was created in 1964.
When was Nina Simone with Strings created?
Nina Simone with Strings was created in 1966.
When was The Amazing Nina Simone created?
The Amazing Nina Simone was created in 1959.
What is Nina Simone's birthday?
Nina Simone was born on February 21, 1933.
Did Nina simone go to college?
yes . Nina Simone went to college at Dover.
When was Nina Simone at Newport created?
Nina Simone at Newport was created on 1960-06-30.
Is Nina Simone dead?
Yes she is she died in 2003r.i.pms Nina simone and ms four women
When was Nina Simone Sings the Blues created?
Nina Simone Sings the Blues was created in 1967.
When was The Very Best of Nina Simone created?
The Very Best of Nina Simone was created in 2006.
When was The Soul of Nina Simone created?
The Soul of Nina Simone was created on 2005-10-11.
When was Nina Simone Sings Ellington created?
Nina Simone Sings Ellington was created in 1962.
