![]() ![]() Nina Simone was a classically trained pianist who became a famous nightclub singer thanks to an early hit, 1958’s I Loves You Porgy. Song/Rank: 9- Four Women Wild is the Wind (1966) Where It’s Been Sampled: The Story of O.J. ![]() Nina Simone, born Februin Tryon, North Carolina, United States - died Apin Carry-le-Rouet, France is an American-French jazz singer-songwriter, pianist, actress and musician whose unique, soulful voice and musical talent placed her in the pantheon of great African-American female singers. Some of her more well-known songs are: "My Baby Just Cares For Me," "I Put A Spell On You," "To Be Young, Gifted and Black," "See Line Woman," "Sinnerman" and "Mississippi Goddam." A documentary about her life, What Happened, Miss Simone?, was nominated for an Oscar in 2015. From music journalist and former Spin and Vibe editor-in-chief Alan. A powerful and eclectic talent known as the High Priestess of Soul, she interpreted and composed classical, jazz, pop, gospel, folk and blues songs of love and bitterness and earned a worldwide. ![]()
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