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Who is Nina Simone?
Nina Simone, was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and civil rights activist. Her music spanned a broad range of musical styles including classical, jazz, blues, folk, R&B, gospel, and pop.
What happened to Nina Simone in 1974?
Nina Simone recorded her last album for RCA, It Is Finished, in 1974, and did not make another record until 1978.
What happened to Nina Simone in 1993?
In 1993, Nina Simone settled near Aix-en-Provence in Southern France. In the same year, her final album, A Single Woman, was released.

Question: What most inspired her?
Self-contained rewrite: What most inspired Nina Simone?