Nina Simone – High Priestess of Soul

She didn’t sing to entertain — she sang to liberate.

Nina Simone was a classically trained pianist, fearless vocalist, and one of the most uncompromising voices of the civil rights era. With songs like “Mississippi Goddam,” “To Be Young, Gifted and Black,” and “I Put a Spell on You,” she poured emotion, anger, and brilliance into every note.

Simone fused jazz, blues, gospel, and classical to create a sound entirely her own — elegant, defiant, and deeply political. She was never afraid to challenge the system or speak uncomfortable truths, and her music continues to inspire movements worldwide.

This tee features Nina’s striking image on the front and one of her most commanding quotes on the back — a tribute to the woman who made protest sound beautiful.

She turned music into a weapon of truth. Wear Nina Simone and speak loud — even when the world won’t listen

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Ash color is 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester
• Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
• Athletic and Black Heather are 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• Heather Prism colors are 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz (142 g/m2)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Side-seamed

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