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I was not reluctant to become a singer. Singing has been an activity I've done my whole life, without thought.
Nina Simone
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Nina Simone
Age: 75 †
Born: 1933
Born: February 21
Died: 2008
Died: April 21
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Jazz Pianist
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Tryon
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Eunice Kathleen Waymon
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