First Name |
Nina
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Middle Name |
Kathleen
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Last Name |
Simone
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Full Name at Birth |
Eunice Kathleen Waymon
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Alternative Name |
High Priestess of Soul, Eunice Kathleen Waymon, Nina Simone
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Birthday |
21st February, 1933
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Birthplace |
Tryon, North Carolina, USA
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Died |
21st April, 2003
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Place of Death |
Carry-le-Rouet, Bouches-du-Rhone, France
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Cause of Death |
Natural Causes
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Height |
5' 6" (168 cm)
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Build |
Slim
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Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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Hair Color |
Black
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Zodiac Sign |
Pisces
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Religion |
Christian
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Ethnicity |
Black
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Nationality |
American
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University |
Juilliard School of Music, NY
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Occupation Text |
Singer, Composer
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Occupation |
Singer
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Claim to Fame |
Grammy Award-nominated American singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger and civil rights activist
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Music Genre (Text) |
Jazz, Blues, R&B, Folk, Gospel, Soul, Classical
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Music Genre |
R&B/Soul, Vocal, Piano
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Year(s) Active |
1954–2003, 1954–2002
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Music Style |
Jazz, Standards, Vocal Jazz, Torch Songs
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Music Mood |
Passionate, Fiery, Dramatic, Uncompromising, Earthy, Confident, Poignant, Bittersweet, Gritty, Austere, Volatile, Brooding, Melancholy, Intimate, Theatrical, Aggressive, Organic, Autumnal, Provocative, Sad, Freewheeling
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Instrument |
Piano, Vocals
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals, piano
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Record Label |
Bethlehem, Colpix, Philips, RCA Victor, CTI, Legacy Recordings, Legacy, Elektra, Verve
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Official Websites |
http://www.ninasimone.com/, http://www.ninasimone.com, http://www.ninasimone.com https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q174957#P856
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Family Member |
Lisa Stroud (Daughter)
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Eunice Kathleen Waymon (February 21, 1933 – April 21, 2003), known professionally as Nina Simone (), was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist. Her music spanned styles including classical, folk, gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, and pop.