Arriving July 21st, the 6-song set will be previewed by ‘Mississippi Goddam’
June 9, 2023 | 10:48 AM ET
A newly discovered recording of Nina Simone’s performance at the 1966 Newport Jazz Festival will be released as a live album. must learnwill be released on July 21 through Verve Records.
The late singer took to the stage at the Newport Jazz Festival on July 2, 1966 to perform an unforgettable six-song set from his 1965 album, beginning with “You’ve Got to Learn.” i put a spell on you. Another highlight of her performance was the civil rights anthem “Mississippi Goddam,” which she premiered at Carnegie Hall two years ago.
liner notes must learn They were written by Shanna L. Redmond, a scholar who has extensively covered Simone’s life and legacy. Pre-orders are ongoing. Check out the artwork and full tracklist below.
Ahead of the album’s release, check out Simone’s recording of a passionate Newport performance of “Mississippi Goddam” below to find out why the song earned a standing ovation and “Music for Lovers.” Let’s take a glimpse of what caused the encore of.
must learn The event is part of Verve’s year-long celebration of Simone’s 90th birthday.
must learn artwork:
must learn Track list:
01. You have to learn
02. I Love You, Porgy
03. Blues For Mama
04. Be My Husband
05. Mississippi Goddam
06. Lovers’ music
