“I’m trying to tell my story … we always have a story.”

Nina Simone sings Stars at the Montreux Festival. She was a very good vocalist. Listen and watch (her in the eyes). I’m sure you’ll feel the same I did: Nina sung about a world she knew to well.
Nina Simone recorded rarely in her later career, but remained a great live performer.
She died in 2003 at the age of 70.