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 ?? | Of all the major singers of the late 20th century, Nina Simone was one of the hardest to label. She recorded extensively in the soul, jazz, and pop and was also comfortable with blues, gospel, and Broadway. She has subsequently been labelled as a "soul" singer in terms of emotion, rather than form.
Her repertoire included jazz standards, gospel and spirituals, classical music, folk songs of diverse origin, blues, pop, songs from musicals and opera, African chants as well as her own compositions. Her music continues to excite new and young listeners and the resurgence of 'Ain't Got No/I Got Life' through the Muller TV ad is testament to the longevity and universal appeal of her music. |
