Nina Simone was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, composer, arranger and civil rights activist. Her music spanned styles including classical, folk, gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, and pop. In 2023 Rolling Stone ranked Simone at No. 21 on their list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.
Simone in 1965
Simone at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in Amsterdam, Netherlands in March 1969
Simone in 1969
Simone at a concert in Morlaix, France, May 1982
Curtis Institute of Music
The Curtis Institute of Music is a private conservatory in Philadelphia. It offers a performance diploma, a Bachelor of Music, Master of Music in opera, and a Professional Studies Certificate in opera. All students attend on a full scholarship.
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Curtis Institute of Music at 1726 Locust Street in Center City Philadelphia in 2024
Gould Rehearsal Hall
Field Concert Hall