You've Got To Learn

With its soul-bearing, heart-rending singing and virtuosic piano flourishes, and its raw expressions of sorrow and anger, You’ve Got To Learn is a contender for archive release of the year. — Jazzwise

Release Date: 21st Jul 2023
Catalogue No: 5564462
Label: Verve

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Recording of the Week, Nina Simone - You've Got To Learn

21st July 2023

To celebrate the 90th anniversary of her birth, this newly-discovered recording of the High Priestess of Soul's performance at the 1966 Newport Jazz Festival encapsulates the essence of Simone's unparalleled abilities and world-class talent.

The Newport Jazz Festival had always brought the best out in Nina Simone. When she took to that famous stage on July 2, 1966, the audience was treated to the full range of her artistry—from the opener, a breathtaking version of “You’ve Got To Learn” to an electrifying performance of her signature protest anthem “Mississippi Goddam”. Unwilling to let her leave the stage, and after sustained applause, her fans were rewarded with the show-stopping encore, “Music For Lovers”. This previously-unknown and unreleased recording showcasing Nina’s exceptional performance makes it clear why hearing Nina Simone in concert was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Liner notes are by Shana L. Redmond, scholar and author.

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With its soul-bearing, heart-rending singing and virtuosic piano flourishes, and its raw expressions of sorrow and anger, You’ve Got To Learn is a contender for archive release of the year.

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