Celebrating Nina’s 90th birthday year with ‘Great Women of Song: Nina Simone’ – Miss Simone’s most loved and notable hits assembled in one package, including “Feeling Good”, “I Put A Spell On You”, “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” and more. | Nina Simone

Remembering the "High Priestess of Soul" Nina Simone on her birthday. She was one of the most extraordinary artists of the twentieth century, an icon of American music. She was the consummate musical storyteller, a griot. As she would come to learn, who used her remarkable talent to create a legacy of liberation, empowerment, passion, and love through a magnificent body of works. She earned the moniker ‘High Priestess of Soul’ for she could weave a spell so seductive and hypnotic that the listen

Nina Simone in “The Sound of Soul: Nina Simone” (1968). | Jazz Is Dead

Nina Simone, a groundbreaking musician who transformed her classical training into a powerful voice for civil rights. We discuss how she overcame racial barriers, used her music as a form of resistance, and became an iconic figure who inspired generations with her fearless artistry. | Mark Todd