Nina Simone | Vibepedia

Nina Simone was a highly influential [[jazz|jazz]] and [[blues|blues]] singer, known for her powerful, soulful voice and genre-bending style. Born Eunice Kathleen Waymon, Simone began her career as a classical pianist before transitioning to [[r-b|R&B]] and [[soul|soul]] music. She was heavily influenced by [[billie-holiday|Billie Holiday]] and [[dizzy-gillespie|Dizzy Gillespie]], and her music addressed issues of [[civil-rights|civil rights]] and social justice. Simone's legacy has been celebrated by artists such as [[aretha-franklin|Aretha Franklin]] and [[john-lennon|John Lennon]], and she continues to inspire new generations of musicians and activists.