When Nina Simone recorded "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" in 1964, she poured the pain of the Civil Rights Movement – and her own personal struggles – into every note. Just months later, the British ...
The outspoken civil rights activist Nina Simone co-wrote “To Be Young, Gifted and Black” and first recorded the song in 1964. She was known for her fiery temper and violent outbursts. More than once, ...