To most white people, jazz means black and jazz means dirt, and that's not what I play. I play black classical music. - Nina Simone
" "To most white people, jazz means black and jazz means dirt, and that's not what I play. I play black classical music.
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About Nina Simone
Nina Simone (born Eunice Kathleen Waymon; February 21, 1933 – April 21, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist. Her music spanned many musical styles including classical, jazz, blues, folk, R&B, gospel, and pop.
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Eunice Kathleen Waymon
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The Songstress
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High Priestess of Soul
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