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It's logical that people from bad times will reflect their feelings in their communication. Music is part of the communication. If you lived it, you can do it.

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Nina Simone
Age: 75 †
Born: 1933
Born: February 21
Died: 2008
Died: April 21
Composer
Jazz Pianist
Recording Artist
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Tryon
North Carolina
Eunice Kathleen Waymon
High Priestess of Soul
Communication
Lived
Times
Feelings
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Music
People
Reflect
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