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Nina Simone

Of all the major singers of the twentieth century, Nina Simone might have been one of the hardest to classify. Her style as a musician ranged from blues to jazz, classical to pop, soul to folk, and Broadway. She was an honest, captivating, and feisty performer, often feuding with audiences and promoters alike. She was a major voice of the Civil Rights Movement as well.

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