What is Nina Simone's writing style?

Posts about Nina Simone written by thehitformula. ... Music publishers and A&R executives often talk about how important it is for new singer-songwriters to create their own unique style. But what they really mean is they simply want you to sound original. read more

Nina Simone (/ ˈ n iː n ə s ɪ ˈ m oʊ n /; born Eunice Kathleen Waymon; February 21, 1933 – April 21, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger, and activist in the Civil Rights Movement. read more

While she had no experience as a vocalist, Eunice faked it well enough to get the job, and she adopted the stage name Nina Simone-- Nina from a pet name her boyfriend used, and Simone from the French film star Simone Signoret. read more