The Very Best of Nina Simone is a posthumous compilation released in
While older digital files and torrented versions (like those from the "dzhinc" era) were popular during the early days of file sharing, they often lack the dynamic range Nina’s music requires. Simone was a classically trained pianist; the nuance of her keystrokes and the "smoke" in her contralto voice are often lost in low-bitrate rips.
The compilation also highlights her role as a critical voice for social change through tracks such as: