Released 1993
A Single Woman
Nina SimoneA Single Woman by Nina Simone: expectations vs reality
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Released 1979
A Very Rare Evening
Nina SimoneA Very Rare Evening by Nina Simone: expectations vs reality
A Very Rare Evening- Album Overview "A Very Rare Evening" is a live album by the legendary Nina Simone, recorded duri…
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Released 1978
Baltimore
Nina SimoneBaltimore: the story Nina Simone wants to tell
Baltimore- Album Overview Nina Simone's album "Baltimore," released in 1978, is a striking blend of jazz, soul, and p…
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Released 1964
Broadway Blues Ballads
Nina SimoneNina Simone – Broadway Blues Ballads: track-by-track perspective
Broadway Blues Ballads- Album Overview Nina Simone's "Broadway Blues Ballads," released in 1967, represents a signifi…
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Released 1982
Fodder on My Wings
Nina SimoneFodder on My Wings: the next chapter for Nina Simone
Fodder on My Wings- Album Overview "Fodder on My Wings" is the 1982 album by the legendary American singer, songwrite…
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Released 1964
Folksy Nina
Nina SimoneHow Nina Simone shaped the sound of Folksy Nina
Folksy Nina- Album Overview "Folksy Nina," released in 1964, is an album by the legendary American singer-songwriter …
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Released 1998
Folksy Nina / Nina With Strings
Nina SimoneInside Folksy Nina / Nina With Strings by Nina Simone
Folksy Nina / Nina With Strings- Album Overview Nina Simone's "Folksy Nina / Nina With Strings," released in 1966, em…
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Released 1961
Forbidden Fruit
Nina SimoneReview of Nina Simone – Forbidden Fruit
Forbidden Fruit- Album Overview Nina Simone's "Forbidden Fruit" was released in 1961 under the Colpix Records label. …
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Released 1998
Forbidden Fruit/at Newport
Nina SimoneForbidden Fruit/at Newport: discovering Nina Simone's artistry
Forbidden Fruit/at Newport- Album Overview "Forbidden Fruit/at Newport" is a live album by the iconic jazz and blues …
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Released 1973
Gospel According to Nina Simone
Nina SimoneDiving deep into Gospel According to Nina Simone by Nina Simone
Gospel According to Nina Simone- Album Overview Released in 1965, "Gospel According to Nina Simone" is a profound exp…
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Released 1971
Here Comes the Sun
Nina SimoneHere Comes the Sun: discovering Nina Simone's artistry
Here Comes the Sun- Album Overview Nina Simone's album "Here Comes the Sun," released in 1971, is a compelling blend …
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Released 1967
High Priestess of Soul
Nina SimoneDiving deep into High Priestess of Soul by Nina Simone
High Priestess of Soul- Album Overview "High Priestess of Soul," released in 1967, is a remarkable album by the iconi…
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Released 1965
I Put a Spell on You
Nina SimoneListening guide: Nina Simone's I Put a Spell on You
I Put a Spell on You- Album Overview Nina Simone's "I Put a Spell on You" was released in 1965 under the Philips Reco…
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Released 1990
In Concert / I Put a Spell on You
Nina SimoneAlbum spotlight: Nina Simone – In Concert / I Put a Spell on You
In Concert / I Put a Spell on You- Album Overview Nina Simone's "In Concert / I Put a Spell on You," released in 1964…
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Released 1966
Let It All Out
Nina SimoneLet It All Out: exploring the world of Nina Simone
Let It All Out- Album Overview "Let It All Out" is a landmark album by the legendary American singer-songwriter and c…
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Released 1958
Little Girl Blue
Nina SimoneReview of Nina Simone – Little Girl Blue
Little Girl Blue- Album Overview "Little Girl Blue," released in 1958, is Nina Simone's debut studio album, marking a…
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Released 1982
My Baby Just Cares for Me
Nina SimoneA closer look at Nina Simone's album My Baby Just Cares for Me
My Baby Just Cares for Me- Album Overview Nina Simone's "My Baby Just Cares for Me" was released in 1958, a pivotal y…
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Released 1969
Nina Simone and Piano!
Nina SimoneA closer look at Nina Simone's album Nina Simone and Piano!
Nina Simone and Piano!- Album Overview "Nina Simone and Piano!" is an iconic album released in 1966, marking a signif…
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Released 2005
Nina Simone For Lovers
Nina SimoneNina Simone – Nina Simone For Lovers: a sonic journey
Nina Simone For Lovers- Album Overview "Nina Simone For Lovers" is a beautifully curated compilation album by the leg…
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Released 1972
Nina Simone Sings Billie Holiday
Nina SimoneNina Simone returns with Nina Simone Sings Billie Holiday
Nina Simone Sings Billie Holiday- Album Overview Nina Simone Sings Billie Holiday is a posthumous album by the legend…
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Released 1962
Nina Simone Sings Ellington
Nina SimoneNina Simone – Nina Simone Sings Ellington: track-by-track perspective
Nina Simone Sings Ellington- Album Overview "Nina Simone Sings Ellington," released in 1962, is a remarkable homage t…
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Released 1967
Nina Simone Sings the Blues
Nina SimoneNina Simone Sings the Blues: the story Nina Simone wants to tell
Nina Simone Sings the Blues- Album Overview "Nina Simone Sings the Blues" is a seminal album released in 1967, markin…
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Released 1966
Nina Simone With Strings
Nina SimoneListening guide: Nina Simone's Nina Simone With Strings
Nina Simone With Strings- Album Overview Nina Simone With Strings, released in 1966, is a pivotal album in the discog…
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Released 1988
Nina's Back
Nina SimoneExploring the sound of Nina Simone: Nina's Back
Nina's Back- Album Overview "Nina's Back" is a posthumous compilation album by the legendary American singer, songwri…
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Released 1988
Nina’s Back
Nina SimoneNina’s Back: the story Nina Simone wants to tell
Nina’s Back- Album Overview "Nina’s Back," released in 1985, is a posthumous album that captures the indomitable spir…
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Released 1965
Pastel Blues
Nina SimoneBreaking down the themes in Pastel Blues by Nina Simone
Pastel Blues- Album Overview "Pastel Blues," released in 1965, is a seminal album by the American singer-songwriter a…
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Released 1995
Porgy
Nina SimoneIs Porgy Nina Simone's best work yet?
Porgy- Album Overview Nina Simone's Porgy, released in 1961, stands as a powerful testament to her artistic genius an…
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Released 1972
Right On!
Nina SimoneRight On!: what Nina Simone wants you to feel
Right On!- Album Overview "Right On!" is a pivotal album by the legendary Nina Simone, released in 1970 under the RCA…
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Released 1997
Saga Of The Good Life And Hard Times
Nina SimoneA closer look at Nina Simone's album Saga Of The Good Life And Hard Times
Saga Of The Good Life And Hard Times- Album Overview Nina Simone's album Saga Of The Good Life And Hard Times was rel…
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Released 0
Silk
Nina SimoneListening guide: Nina Simone's Silk
Silk- Album Overview "Silk" is an album by the iconic American singer-songwriter Nina Simone, released in 1967 under …
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Released 1967
Silk & Soul
Nina SimoneSilk & Soul: the story Nina Simone wants to tell
Silk & Soul- Album Overview "Silk & Soul," released in 1967, is Nina Simone's eighth studio album under the R…
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Released 1959
The Amazing Nina Simone
Nina SimoneNina Simone raises the bar with The Amazing Nina Simone
The Amazing Nina Simone- Album Overview "The Amazing Nina Simone," released in 1960, is a landmark album that showcas…
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