The so-called “High Priestess of Soul” and a civil rights icon recorded nearly 40 albums between 1958 and 1973.
Nina Simone fans have a reason for feeling good: A previously unreleased recording of the legendary artist’s set at the Newport Jazz Festival in July 1966 is being released.
Verve Records and UMe on Friday are issuing “You’ve Got to Learn,” a six-song set that includes a different take on Simone’s celebrated protest song today!
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