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When I was studying... there werent any black concert pianists. My choices were intuitive, and I had the technique to do
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"When I was studying... there weren't any black concert pianists. My choices were intuitive, and I had the technique to do it. People have heard my music and heard the classic in it, so I have become known as a black classical pianist"

- Nina Simone

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Nina Simone's quote speaks with the power of her intuition and also her strategy as a pianist. She was researching symphonic music each time when there were no black performance pianists, so she had to make her very own choices. In spite of the absence of representation, she was able to create her own style as well as come to be called a black timeless pianist. Her quote speaks to the importance of having the guts to comply with one's very own course as well as to rely on one's very own capabilities. It additionally speaks with the power of depiction and also exactly how it can motivate others to pursue their dreams. In spite of the lack of depiction, Nina Simone was able to make her mark as well as come to be a successful black classical pianist. Her quote is a reminder that anything is feasible if one has the courage to pursue their desires as well as trust in their own capacities.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Nina Simone between February 21, 1933 and April 21, 2003. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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