Which of the following citations BEST supports the CENTRAL idea that Simone developed her own unique style of music? A
By the mid 1960s, Simone had became known as the voice of the civil rights movement.

B
Her classical training showed through, no matter what genre of song she played, and she drew from a well of sources that included gospel, pop and folk.

C
Touring periodically, Simone maintained a strong fan base that filled concert halls whenever she performed.

D
Turning away from classical music, she started playing American standards, jazz and blues in Atlantic City clubs in the 1950s.

B.

Explanation:

Eunice Kathleen Waymon took the stage name 'Nina Simone' was most celebrated as a musician, lyrist, orchestrator, and civil rights supporter.

Simone began to learn piano at a tender age of three. Her most noted tunes include 'Mississippi Goddam,' 'Four Women,' 'I Put a Spell on You,' etc.

The citations that best supports the claim that Simone developed her own unique style of music is in option B. She began to create her own style of music defying the standards. She began to fuse gospel, pop, and classical music.

So, the correct answer is option B.

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