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“ I 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. ”

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Once I understood Bach's music, I wanted to be a concert pianist. Bach made me dedicate my life to music, and it was that teacher who introduced me to his world.

~ Nina Simone

Jazz is a white term to define black people. My music is black classical music.

~ Nina Simone

I would like a man now who is rich, and who can give me a boat - a sailboat. I want to own it and let him pay for it. My first love is the sea and water, not music. Music is second.

~ Nina Simone

I don't like rap music at all. I don't think it's music. It's just a beat and rapping.

~ Nina Simone