Nina Simone

Nina Simone was an American singer-songwriter, singer, musician, civil rights advocate and pianist (1933–2003). She was born at Tryon and died at Carry-le-Rouet.

Also recorded as The Songstress; Eunice Kathleen pop; High Priestess of Soul.

Nina Simone in brief

Born
1933
Died
2003
Known for
singer-songwriter, singer, musician, civil rights advocate and pianist
Place of birth
Tryon
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Identity and origins

Nina Simone was recorded at birth as Eunice Kathleen Waymon. She also worked under the names Nina Simone and The Songstress. The authorities additionally record the headings The Songstress, Eunice Kathleen pop and High Priestess of Soul. Her recorded language was English.

She married Andy Stroud. One child is recorded: Lisa Simone.

Work and production

Works recorded as notable number 2: Feeling Good and To Be Young, Gifted and Black. Her recorded genres are jazz, soul, gospel music and blues.

Identity

What the record establishes about Nina Simone.

Nina Simone is recorded as singer-songwriter, singer, musician, civil rights advocate and pianist. Nina Simone is recorded as having received Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and honorary doctorate. Nina Simone is recorded with the citizenship of United States. Nina Simone is recorded at birth as Eunice Kathleen Waymon.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Nina Simone may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Nina Simone is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q174957.

In detail

Nina Simone studied at Juilliard School and Allen School. training under Vladimir Sokoloff is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is music composing and performing arts. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz, soul, gospel music and blues.

Works named in the authority record are Feeling Good and To Be Young, Gifted and Black.

Distinctions recorded are Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and honorary doctorate.

Chronology

  1. 1933Nina Simone born at Tryon.
  2. 1933Nina Simone was born in 1933 at Tryon.
  3. 2003Nina Simone died at Carry-le-Rouet.
  4. 2003Nina Simone died in 2003 at Carry-le-Rouet.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Nina Simone”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q174957: Nina Simone

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