Eunice Kathleen Waymon, known professionally as Nina Simone, was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist. Her music spanned styles including classical, folk, gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, and pop.
Nina Simone was born on February 21, 1933, in Tryon, North Carolina, United States, and died in her sleep on April 21, 2003, in Carry-le-Rouet, France.
According to several reports, Simone was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in the late 1980s. She was known for her temper and outbursts of aggression. In 1985, Simone fired a gun at a record company executive, whom she accused of stealing royalties. Simone said she “tried to kill him” but “missed
How did Nina Simone change the world?
Nina Simone was a great motivation for her fellow black mates who were facing racism. She became a strong voice during the civil rights movement, she released songs like “Mississippi Goddamn” and “Four Women” addressing racism and other injustices. Nina later became the leading voice of the civil rights movement describing the experiences of the African American community in the 1960s
