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"The protest years were over, not just for me but for a whole generation, and in music, just like in politics, many of the greatest talents were dead or in exile, and their place was filled by third-rate imitators."

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About Nina Simone

Nina Simone was an American singer, pianist, and songwriter whose work blended jazz, blues, folk, and classical influences. She became a major artistic voice of the civil rights era through politically charged recordings and performances. Her catalog remains foundational to modern vocal and protest music traditions.

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