The amazing Nina Simone will be honored with a lifetime achievement award by the Recording Academy. The award is given to those who contributed creatively to the recording industry, which describes the late Nina Simone perfectly. Also known as, “the high priestess of soul,” Simone’s standards, including Feeling Good and I Put a Spell On You, have been covered and beloved for decades. Simone’s soulful, jazzy, bluesy style and gospel background made her sound very unique.
With Simone’s musical and cultural prowess it is no wonder, she is still being recognized today.