Nina Simone made every song she sang her own. Here’s a rare live take on “The House of the Rising Sun”: | Legacy Recordings

On August 13th, 1961, a studio performance that Nina Simone recorded earlier in the year for “Camera Three" was broadcast across the US. Here's "Zungo," one of the songs Nina and her trio performed for the 1961 televised special. "Zungo" is a Yoruba work song Nina learned from Nigerian drummer Babatunde Olatunji. Accompanying Nina: Al Schackman - guitar Chris White - bass Bobbie Hamilton - percussion | Nina Simone

On August 26th, 1987, #ninasimone was in Spain to appear on the Àngel Casas Show. Here she performs the George & Ira Gershwin song, "Someone To Watch Over Me," accompanied by Alvin Queen on drums. | Nina Simone