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I'm a nut for Bach as a composer.

Nina Simone

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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
Bach
Composer
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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.
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