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"Jazz is a white term to define black people. My music is black classical music."

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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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