We hope you enjoy this photo of the famous activist, pianist, and contralto singer, Nina Simone who sang the heartfelt song, “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free” “I wish I knew how it would feel to be free I wish I could break all the chains still binding me I wish I could say all the things that I could say when I’m relaxed I’m restarting anew I wish I could be like a bird in the sky How sweet it would be if I found I could fly I'd soar to the sun and look down at the sea Then I'd sing 'cause I'd know how it feels to be free Then I'd sing 'cause I'd know how it feels to be free” This freedom song was used to inspire activism during the Civil War era. The moving jazz instrumental was originally written by Billy Taylor with lyrics added later on by Richard Carrol Lamb. Other powerful songs sung by Nina include, “Ain’t Got No, I Got Life”, “Blacklash Blues” (written by her friend, Langston Hughes), and “My Baby Just Cares For Me”. What’s your favorite Nina Simone song? #ninasimone #blackhistory #harlemcandles #harlemcandlecompany #scentedcandles #luxurycandles #candleobsessed #luxuryhomefragrance #harlemnyc #nyc #newyork #manhattan