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(born Eunice Kathleen Waymon) was a legendary American singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist whose work spanned jazz, blues, classical, and gospel. Often referred to as the "High Priestess of Soul," she was a musical prodigy who used her platform to fight for racial equality during the 1960s. Musical Genius and Early Life miss simone
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