It’s logical that people from bad times will reflect their feelings in their communication. Music is part of the communication. If you lived it, you can do it.
NINA SIMONEIt’s logical that people from bad times will reflect their feelings in their communication. Music is part of the communication. If you lived it, you can do it.
NINA SIMONEI had spent many years pursuing excellence, because that is what classical music is all about… Now it was dedicated to freedom, and that was far more important.
NINA SIMONEEvery day has its emotional difficulties. I miss my mother whether I’m singing her music or not.
NINA SIMONEI feel what they feel. And people who listen to me know that, and it makes them feel like they’re not alone.
NINA SIMONEI believe in racial memory too. I’m sure I’ve got ancient African blood in me that has something to do with what I am.
NINA SIMONEWhat is love but a prelude to sorrow with heartache ahead for your goal.
NINA SIMONEMusic has been a burden and a joy for as long as I can remember.
NINA SIMONELife is short. People are not easy to know. They’re not easy to know, so if you don’t tell them how you feel, you’re not going to get anywhere, I feel.
NINA SIMONETomorrow, I might be in a different mood and you wouldn’t recognize my voice.
NINA SIMONEMusic is one of the ways by which you can know everything which is going on in the world. You can feel through music. Whew you can feel the vibrations of everybody in the world at any given moment.
NINA SIMONEI’m just human, I have faults like anyone.
NINA SIMONEIt doesn’t matter to me what is going on today because my music encompasses every kind of mood that exists in human beings. That’s my stick.
NINA SIMONEYou don’t have to live next to me / Just give me my equality.
NINA SIMONETheory and harmony broadened my mind in music. I know what music is made of.
NINA SIMONEThrough music you can become sad, joyful, loving, you can learn. You can learn mathematics, touch, pacing Oh my God! Ooh Wow You can see colors through music. Anything!
NINA SIMONEIt is difficult to retain your standards with the pressure of trying to make money, which always has its rules. It’s hard to walk the tightrope of doing what you think is your best and making money at it.
NINA SIMONE