Behold, she who is…Nina Simone.

Nina Simone’s artistry is so vast and expansive that it is often difficult for people to categorize her.  She is generally lumped into Jazz, but I put her in the get-inside-you-and-make-you-jive category.

Nina Simone is and I think always will be one of my favorite artists - true, passionate, talented, and troubled.  Below are some of my favorite Nina Simone songs and performances.  And the very last video, an interview where you can get a sense of Simone's passion..."If I had my way, I'd've been a killer!"