Nina Simone Crossword

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  1. 3. Nina Simone's version of the song "I Put a Spell on You" was featured in the movie "Carnival of Souls".
  2. 7. Nina Simone was an accomplished pianist who often accompanied her singing.
  3. 8. Nina Simone performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland in 1976, and the performance was later released as a live album.
  4. 10. Nina Simone covered the Beatles' song "Blackbird" on her album "Nina Simone and Piano!".
  5. 11. Nina Simone was born in Tryon, North Carolina but spent her early life in this southern state.
  6. 13. TRAINED Nina Simone studied classical piano at Juilliard School of Music in New York City.
  7. 14. Nina Simone's birth name was Eunice Kathleen Waymon.
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  1. 1. Nina Simone was a prominent civil rights activist and a voice of the movement.
  2. 2. Many of Nina Simone's songs were protest songs, addressing issues such as racism and inequality.
  3. 4. Nina Simone's stage name was inspired by a nickname given to her by a boyfriend.
  4. 5. WOMEN Nina Simone's song "Four Women" tells the stories of four black women with different skin tones and experiences.
  5. 6. Nina Simone felt a strong connection to Africa and drew inspiration from the continent's music and culture.
  6. 9. "Pastel Blues" is the title of Nina Simone's 1965 album, which includes the songs "Strange Fruit" and "Sinnerman".
  7. 10. Nina Simone suffered from this mental disorder.
  8. 12. Nina Simone was primarily known as a jazz musician and incorporated elements of blues, gospel, and classical music into her work.