Nina Simone, American singer-songwriter and pianist (died 2003)

Nina Simone was an American singer, pianist, songwriter, and civil rights activist. Her music spanned styles including classical, folk, gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, and pop. Her piano playing was strongly influenced by baroque and classical music, especially Johann Sebastian Bach, and accompanied expressive, jazz-like singing in her contralto voice.

February 21 is the 52nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 313 days remain until the end of the year.