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"Did you know that the human voice is the only pure instrument? That it has notes no other instrument has? It's like being between the keys of a piano. The notes are there, you can sing them, but they can't be found on any instrument. That's like me. I live in between this. I live in both worlds, the black and white world."

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About Nina Simone

Nina Simone was an American singer, pianist, and songwriter whose work blended jazz, blues, folk, and classical influences. She became a major artistic voice of the civil rights era through politically charged recordings and performances. Her catalog remains foundational to modern vocal and protest music traditions.

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