The inimitable, gorgeously talented nina simone 19332003the high priestess of soulsets the story of her tumultuous, passionate life straight in i put a spell on you. Nina simone was an american singer, songwriter, pianist, and arranger. She was who the world would come to know as nina simone. Nina simone was a legendary africanamerican jazz, blues and folk singer musician who was also a prominent figure of the civil rights. Since her death in 2003, nina simone has continued to be revered as a cultural icon and role model for scores of fans and fellow musicians. Interspersing the performances are clips of an interview in which nina discusses the role of the artist in society. Eunice kathleen waymon february 21, 1933 april 21, 2003, known professionally as nina. Nina simone was born eunice kathleen waymon, february 21, 1933 in north carolina. Autobio i put a spell on you the autobiography of nina simone with stephen cleary, dacapo press 1992 bl david brunlambert nina simone une vie flammarion 2005 bic nina simone, black is the color compiled by andy stroud calla album discographies by m. Pdf a gorgeous, inimitable singer and songwriter, nina simone 19332003 changed the face of both music and race relations in america. The autobiography of nina simone, pantheon, new york 1991, isbn 0679410686 ruth feldstein, i dont trust you anymore nina simone. Much of her fame derives from her association with the civil rights movement, for which she wrote.
David brunlambert is a highly regarded french writer, journalist and radio producer. Tryon, carolina del norte, 1933 carrylerouet, francia, 2003 cantante y pianista. Storia della vita di nina simone, cantante statunitense. Born and raised in north carolina, nina belonged to a highly religious family. Nina simone biography born eunice kathleen waymon, february 21, 1933, in tryon, nc. Simone did not like people to classify her music, or say what genre it fell into, but people often call her a jazz musician. When nina simone died on april 21, 2003, she left a timeless treasure trove of musical magic spanning over four decades from her first hit, the 1959 top 10 classic i loves you porgy, to a single woman, the title cut from her one and only 1993 elektra album.
From a musical standpoint alone, i put a spell on you is an extremely valuable read. Nina simone, original name eunice waymon, born february 21, 1933, tryon, north carolina, u. The sixth of eight children in a poor family, she began playing piano at the age of three or four. The sixth of eight children, she began playing the piano at the age of three and showed extreme talent for classical music. Heres a mini biography of artist nina simone, including her ties to our area in wnc, and details about her auto biography, i put a spell on you. Born on february 21, 1933, in tryon, north carolina, nina simone studied classical piano at the juilliard school in new york city, but left early when she ran out of money. Nina simone biography facts, childhood, family life of. Nina simone, artiestennaam van eunice kathleen waymon, tryon north carolina, 21 februari 1933 carrylerouet, 21 april 2003 was een amerikaanse singer. Nina simone sings the blues iako je bio snimljen i objavljen jos 1961. Latinautor, latinautor sonyatv, bmi broadcast music inc. Born eunice kathleen waymon in tryon, north carolina on february 21st, 1933, ninas prodigious talent as a musician was evident early on when she started.
Find nina simone discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Nina simone was a genredefying musician whose recordings blended jazz, folk, classical piano and blues. However, in my opinion, this would also be a unique, relevant, and worthwhile addition to any highschool or collegiate history library, or anyone with an interest in the civil rights movement both. The autobiography of nina simone books pdf file 1 3.
American pianist, vocalist, songwriter, and activist nina simone 19332003 played a major role in the civil rights movement and yet many historical accounts of the ra have e snubbed her. Nina simone was one of the most iconic american musical icons of the 20th century. The book also contains fascinating blackandwhite images. Nina simone 19332003 foi uma pianista, cantora e compositora norte americana. The official home of nina simone the high priestess of soul. Simone biles is the most decorated american gymnast, with more than two dozen olympic and world championship medals to her name. Nina simone licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of rcalegacy. I became a fan of nina simone the day i watched the remake of the thomas crown affair, and it stuck. Nina simone was born eunice kathleen waymon in 1933 into a family that was doing fine until the great depression came along. Nina simone biography life, family, childhood, children. Its weathered upright piano, rusty potbelly stove, linoleum remnants, and flaking teal paint represent nina s earliest years, revealing how her home and the remote town of tryon, north carolina, shaped her. She recorded countless iconic songs during her career, including a popular rendition of the jazz standard my baby just cares for me, and was active in the civil rights movement during the 1960s. She was a successful singer, musician, pianist, songwriter, and social activist. Nina simone s childhood home is a national treasure.
Born eunice kathleen waymon in smalltown north carolina, nina simone changed the face of both music and race relations in america. Nina simone was one of the most gifted vocalists of her generation, and also one of the most eclectic. She struck a chord with bluesy jazz ballads like put a little. Simone was born eunice kathleen waymon on february 21, 1933, in tryon, north carolina.
February 21, 1933 april 21, 2003 was an american singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger and civil rights activist. Nina simone simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Simone was a singer, pianist, and songwriter who bent genres to her will rather than allowing herself to be confined by their boundaries. The biography, and coauthor with laurent garnier of electrochoc, a history of electronic music. When nina simone died on april 21, 2003, she left a timeless treasure trove of musical magic spanning over four decades from her first hit, the 1959 top 10 classic i loves you porgy, to a single woman, the.
I put a spell on you the autobiography of nina simone. Nina simone fue cantante, compositora y pianista excepcional. Portrait of nina simone in concert in morlaix, france during 1982. This version of the song is referenced on the 2018 hozier track and ep nina cried power.
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