Nina Simone
@ninasimone.com
Official Bluesky for the Estate & Legacy of Dr. Nina Simone
Pianist | Singer | Songwriter | Activist | Icon
High Priestess of Soul
Pianist | Singer | Songwriter | Activist | Icon
High Priestess of Soul
Celebrating the life and legacy of Etta James, who died on this day in 2012 #ettajames #idrathergoblind
January 20, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Celebrating the life and legacy of Etta James, who died on this day in 2012 #ettajames #idrathergoblind
“Everyone’s gone to the moon…” - #ninasimone #everyonesgonetothemoon #jonathanking - 📷 by Dwight Carter
January 8, 2026 at 10:19 PM
“Everyone’s gone to the moon…” - #ninasimone #everyonesgonetothemoon #jonathanking - 📷 by Dwight Carter
Celebrating the life and legacy of bassist, composer, bandleader, and pianist Charles Mingus, who died on this day in 1979. #charlesmingus - 📷 by Frank Gauna @charlesmingus.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Celebrating the life and legacy of bassist, composer, bandleader, and pianist Charles Mingus, who died on this day in 1979. #charlesmingus - 📷 by Frank Gauna @charlesmingus.com
Celebrate this year with Verve // Remixed Holiday! #ninasimone #ververemixed
December 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Celebrate this year with Verve // Remixed Holiday! #ninasimone #ververemixed
59 years ago today - on December 19th, 1966 - #ninasimone conducted her first recording session for RCA, which became her album NINA SIMONE SINGS THE BLUES, released in June of 1967 - 📷 by David Hollander
December 19, 2025 at 10:28 PM
59 years ago today - on December 19th, 1966 - #ninasimone conducted her first recording session for RCA, which became her album NINA SIMONE SINGS THE BLUES, released in June of 1967 - 📷 by David Hollander
Celebrating the life and legacy of singer and actor Kenny Lynch, who died on this day in 2019.
This photo of #ninasimone and #kennylynch was taken in June of 1965 in London - 📷 credit Starstock/Photoshot
This photo of #ninasimone and #kennylynch was taken in June of 1965 in London - 📷 credit Starstock/Photoshot
December 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Celebrating the life and legacy of singer and actor Kenny Lynch, who died on this day in 2019.
This photo of #ninasimone and #kennylynch was taken in June of 1965 in London - 📷 credit Starstock/Photoshot
This photo of #ninasimone and #kennylynch was taken in June of 1965 in London - 📷 credit Starstock/Photoshot
#ninasimone — 📷 by Gerald Simmons/Ulozi Photographics
December 15, 2025 at 8:40 PM
#ninasimone — 📷 by Gerald Simmons/Ulozi Photographics
60 years ago today - on December 11th, 1965 - #ninasimone performed on the Swedish television program, "De Ju Haven." #lovemeorleaveme
December 11, 2025 at 8:51 PM
60 years ago today - on December 11th, 1965 - #ninasimone performed on the Swedish television program, "De Ju Haven." #lovemeorleaveme
“Why oh why won’t love free me?” - #ninasimone #loveolove - 🎨 by Dennis Rogers
December 10, 2025 at 9:58 PM
“Why oh why won’t love free me?” - #ninasimone #loveolove - 🎨 by Dennis Rogers
57 years ago today - on December 8th, 1968 - #ninasimone appeared on the David Frost television program, "Frost On Sunday" - 📷 by Michael Putland
December 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
57 years ago today - on December 8th, 1968 - #ninasimone appeared on the David Frost television program, "Frost On Sunday" - 📷 by Michael Putland
“I need a cigarette!” - #ninasimone #hardtalk
November 21, 2025 at 10:19 PM
“I need a cigarette!” - #ninasimone #hardtalk
#iputaspellonyou #ninasimone - 🎨 by Gabriel Jarnier
November 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
#iputaspellonyou #ninasimone - 🎨 by Gabriel Jarnier
“They’re a bit crazy…” - #ninasimone interviewed by Nick Owen on Good Morning Britain in April of 1985
October 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
“They’re a bit crazy…” - #ninasimone interviewed by Nick Owen on Good Morning Britain in April of 1985
"It's as close to God as I know..." - #ninasimone - 🎨 by Elin Eplet Sandström
September 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
"It's as close to God as I know..." - #ninasimone - 🎨 by Elin Eplet Sandström
Happy Birthday, Otis Redding! #otisredding #heavenlybirthday #ninasimone
Photos of Otis & Nina are from Atlanta in 1967, taken by Vernon Merritt during the National Association of Radio Announcers convention.
Photos of Otis & Nina are from Atlanta in 1967, taken by Vernon Merritt during the National Association of Radio Announcers convention.
September 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Happy Birthday, Otis Redding! #otisredding #heavenlybirthday #ninasimone
Photos of Otis & Nina are from Atlanta in 1967, taken by Vernon Merritt during the National Association of Radio Announcers convention.
Photos of Otis & Nina are from Atlanta in 1967, taken by Vernon Merritt during the National Association of Radio Announcers convention.
35 years ago today — on September 4th, 1990 — Nina Simone, Miriam Makeba, and Odetta kicked off a brief tour of Italy, titled "Three Women For Freedom,” performing at Rocca dei Normanni in Paternò (Catania), followed by concerts in Salerno on 9/6, Cagliari on 9/8, and Bologna on 9/10.
September 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
35 years ago today — on September 4th, 1990 — Nina Simone, Miriam Makeba, and Odetta kicked off a brief tour of Italy, titled "Three Women For Freedom,” performing at Rocca dei Normanni in Paternò (Catania), followed by concerts in Salerno on 9/6, Cagliari on 9/8, and Bologna on 9/10.
#ninasimone performs at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1966 — 📷 by Gai Terrell
September 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
#ninasimone performs at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1966 — 📷 by Gai Terrell
#ninasimone in Algiers, 1969 — 📷 by Philippe Gras
August 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
#ninasimone in Algiers, 1969 — 📷 by Philippe Gras
48 years ago today — on July 19th, 1977 — #ninasimone performed at the Jazz à Juan
Festival in Antibes, France #fourwomen
Nina’s entire concert is available to stream now on our official YouTube channel!
Photos circa 1998 by Cathy Hassam, sourced from The Big Issue In The North Magazine (No. 239)
Festival in Antibes, France #fourwomen
Nina’s entire concert is available to stream now on our official YouTube channel!
Photos circa 1998 by Cathy Hassam, sourced from The Big Issue In The North Magazine (No. 239)
July 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
48 years ago today — on July 19th, 1977 — #ninasimone performed at the Jazz à Juan
Festival in Antibes, France #fourwomen
Nina’s entire concert is available to stream now on our official YouTube channel!
Photos circa 1998 by Cathy Hassam, sourced from The Big Issue In The North Magazine (No. 239)
Festival in Antibes, France #fourwomen
Nina’s entire concert is available to stream now on our official YouTube channel!
Photos circa 1998 by Cathy Hassam, sourced from The Big Issue In The North Magazine (No. 239)