Nina Simone

Nina Simone

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Nina Simone was an influential American singer-songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist known for her unique blend of jazz, blues, and classical music. Her powerful voice and poignant lyrics addressed social issues, making her a significant figure in both music and the civil rights movement.

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The title of the work is inspired by passages from Nina Simone’s well-known song Four Women.

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The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-18
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Nina Simone was a famous musician who performed on 'Top of the Pops' while Jimmy Cliff was in the audience.

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The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-25
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Rama Duwaji references Nina Simone to emphasize the responsibility of art to speak about its time.

Ράμα Ντουουάτζι: Ποια είναι η 28χρονη «πρώτη κυρία» της Νέας Υόρκης
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-11-05
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Nina Simone is mentioned as a huge classic artist whose song 'I Put a Spell on You' brings joy to the speaker.

»Det tog mig 25 år at nå dertil, hvilket jeg faktisk synes er lidt pinligt«
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2025-11-03
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Intra Kane plays the role of Nina Simone in a theater production, highlighting the significance of the artist.

Ιντρα Κέιν: Η Κυψελάρα και το παράπονο του πατέρα
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-10-26
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Nina Simone is an iconic figure whose repertoire will be performed by Sophia Tahi.

Quatre sorties culturelles à faire dans les Alpes-Maritimes ce vendredi
Monaco-Matin – newspaper covering the Principality of Monaco·MonacoMonaco· 2025-08-22
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Celeste cites Nina Simone’s song Stars as an inspiration for her music.

‘I have different weathers in my brain’: how Celeste rekindled her love of music after heartbreak and loss | Music
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-01
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Nina Simone is a legendary musician whose powerful voice and presence have influenced Mina Serrano.

Mina Serrano, artista trans: “¡Yo no domino nada! Se llama supervivencia” | Placeres | S Moda
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-07-26
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Nina Simone is a significant influence on Ayo, representing strength and artistry.

"Plus que jamais, je cherche la paix dans ma vie ": les confidences d’Ayo sous les pins de Jazz à Juan
Monaco-Matin – newspaper covering the Principality of Monaco·MonacoMonaco· 2025-07-15
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Being Nina’s daughter helps Lisa Simone sell tickets, but also invites comparison with someone who’s probably never been matched for the sheer intensity of her singing.

Carmen, Lisa Simone, Sydney Chamber Choir, STAYC and Eva Gevorgyan
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-14
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Nina Simone is a renowned singer who is also one of Anohni's inspirations.

Anohni: ”Vi leker i naturens skugga – och dödar henne”
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2025-06-30
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Joby Jay references Nina Simone's quote about art reflecting the times.

Reggae-fusion singer Joby Jay ‘honoured’ to perform on Live and Direc | Entertainment
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-06-25
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Nina Simone was influential in the American civil rights movement.

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-18
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Nina Simone's song 'Four Women' was interpreted during the event.

A homenagem às mulheres ... pelas mulheres das artes
Jornal Notícias – main daily newspaper in Mozambique·MozambiqueMozambique· 2025-03-13
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Nina Simone is mentioned as part of the selection of books and music at the Centésima Página bookstore.

Aos 25 anos, a Centésima Página continua a “dar tempo ao tempo” de Braga | Cultura
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-03-05
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Nina Simone used the blues as an inroad to experiment and expand her musical practices.

‘The blue blues have never left us’: a new book examines the color’s spanning ties to Black culture | Black US culture
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-04
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Roberta Flack was often compared to Nina Simone, though their musical styles were quite different.

Die Pionierin der Soulmusik ist verstorben
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-02-24
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One of the most controversial moments in Saldaña's career came with Nina (2016), where she portrayed the legendary singer and activist Nina Simone.

Zoe Saldaña se acerca al Oscar tras una carrera marcada por grandes interpretaciones y controversias
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-02-21
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Nina Simone is mentioned as one of the artists whose work is found in the record store Sounds.

Ronald Snijders droomt van optreden in befaamde jazzclub in Londen – de Ware Tijd
De Ware Tijd·SurinameSuriname· 2025-02-17
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