February 21, 2023 would have been Nina Simone's 90th birthday. The Verve label will celebrate the anniversary year with a series of events and new & re-releases. To set the mood, the compilation "Great Women Of Song" with 12 absolute Simone classics makes it clear once again what a musical giant Nina Simone was. Not only a jazz singer, but an artist who could tell stories with her songs and hit the listeners deep into their hearts - and still can.