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Hi, I am Mark Rapp, and this is Rapp on Jazz.
Nina Simone, born in 1933 in Tryon, North Carolina, was a multifaceted artist whose blend of jazz, blues, classical, and soul genres created a unique style all her own.
Known for powerful songs like “I Put a Spell on You,” Simone’s music often reflected her deep commitment to civil rights and social justice. Whether at the piano or behind the mic, Simone demanded to be heard — and she still is.
Simone’s classical training and unique vocal delivery brought a new level of sophistication and intensity to jazz. Her legacy. Simone died in 2003 at the age of 70
Nina Simone left a legacy that continues to move hearts and minds around the world.
She passed away in 2003 at age 70, but her spirit sings on.
This has been Rapp on Jazz, a co-production of ColaJazz and SC Public Radio, made possible by The ETV Endowment of South Carolina.