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This biography follows the life of Nina Simone, the classically trained pianist who became a celebrated singer and a powerful voice in the civil‑rights movement. Drawing on the Netflix documentary *What Happened, Miss Simone?*, it offers an insightful look at her musical evolution, personal challenges, and enduring legacy.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Celebrity Biography
Authors: Alan Light
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