Childhood
What is the Name of the Town Nina Simone was Born in?
Tryon North Carolina
Where did Nina Simone start singing at
Church?
Tell me something about Nina Simone's Dad?
Her father, John Divine Waymon, worked as a barber and dry-cleaner as well as an entertainer
What did Nina Simone use her music to fight against?
Jim Crow and Racisim
What almost happened to Nina Simone's childhood home
Her childhood home was going to be distroyed.
What Year was Nina Simone Born?
1933
How old was Nina Simone when she 1st started singing
3
Tell me something about Nina Simone's Mom?
Mary Kate Irvin, was a Methodist preacher
What movement was Nina Simone involved in?
Civil Right Movement
What style was Nina Simone's hair in the Mural?
Afro
What was built in Nina Simone's hometown to Honor Her
A statue at Nina Simone Plaza
What musical instrument did Nina Simone Play?
The Piano and Organ
Tell me something about Nina Simone's Mom?
Mary Kate Irvin, was a Methodist preacher.
Vey Famous Song Nina Simone performed?
Strange Fruit
What music styles did Nona Simone perform?
Classical, folk, gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, and pop.
Nina Simone's Birth Name?
Eunice Waymon
What prestigious Music School Did Nina Simone attend?
Juilliard School of Music in New York City
How many siblings Did Nina Simone have?
7 siblings
What was the song Strange Fruit about
Lynching Black People
What type of an award was the Documentary "What happened to Miss Simone was nominated for?
An Oscar Award
What was something Nina Simone had to deal with at an early age?
Racism and Jim Crow
How did Nina Simone pay for the school she attended?
Her music teacher helped establish a special fund to pay for Simone's education
Why Did Nina Simone Change her name?
To disguise herself from family members
Civil Rights Leaders Nina Simone was friends with?
Malcom X and Luther Kin
Did Nina Simone have Children
Yes a daughter?