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Birth of Nina Simone

21 February 1933

American singer, songwriter and pianist and civil rights activist (1933–2003). Nina Simone was born on 21 February 1933 in what is now the United States. Nina Simone is remembered as a singer-songwriter, jazz pianist and singer, a citizen of the United States. Notable works include “Feeling Good” and “To Be Young, Gifted and Black”.

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