C.C. Rider Venerates Nina Simone on Her Birthday

Singer/songwriter Nina Simone was classically trained. She dreamt of becoming a concert pianist. But it wasn’t long before she moved from the concert hall to the jazz club. And boy I’m glad she did.

Nina Simone’s smoldering voice set fire to everything she sang. An intense, passionate woman, she commanded respect. Was known to walk off stage if her audience didn’t keep quiet. And she channeled all that fire and intensity into her music.

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