The Essential Albums
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Eunice Kathleen Waymon (1933-2003), professionally known as Nina Simone, embraced a wide range of musical styles, including classical, jazz, blues, folk, R&B, gospel, and pop. The sixth of a poor family from Tryon, North Carolina, she initially aspired to become a concert pianist, but due to racial discrimination, she was denied admission to the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. To earn a living, Simone began playing piano in an Atlantic City nightclub. She changed her name to "Nina Simone" to hide from her family, having chosen to play "the devil's music." She was told at the nightclub that she would have to sing to accompany herself, which effectively launched her career as a jazz singer. She went on to record more than 40 albums between 1958 and 1974.Buy The Essential Albums at the best price
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