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
January 29, 2026 at 5:19 PM
“When I was a young girl, I used to seek pleasure…” - #ninasimone #wheniwasayounggirl - 🎨 artist unknown
January 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM
“When I was a young girl, I used to seek pleasure…” - #ninasimone #wheniwasayounggirl - 🎨 artist unknown
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