What Happened, Miss Simone?: A Biography
Alan Light • Crown/Archetype • ISBN-13 978‑1101904879
What Happened, Miss Simone?: A Biography
ISBN-10: 1101904879 · ISBN-13: 978‑1101904879 · 2016 · First Edition
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Drawing on exclusive interviews and archival materials, Alan Light chronicles the complex life and career of Nina Simone. This biography explores her transformation from a classically trained pianist into a defiant voice of the Civil Rights Movement, examining the personal struggles and artistic brilliance that defined her legacy as a singular figure in American music history.
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