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You've Got To Learn

Verve
Release Date: July 21, 2023

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'Mississippi Goddam' Live at Newport, 1966
I Loves You, Porgy - Visualizer (Live at Newport, 1966)
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1 You’ve Got To Learn  
2 I Loves You, Porgy  
3 Blues For Mama  
4 Be My Husband  
5 Mississippi Goddam  
6 Music For Lovers  
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As part of a year-long celebration of Nina Simone’s 90th birthday, Verve Records and UMe have announced the release of You’ve Got To Learn, a newly-discovered recording of Nina’s performance at the 1966 Newport Jazz Festival, set for release July 21 via Verve Records. Out today is the first single from the album, “Mississippi Goddam.” Pre-order the album and listen to the single HERE. A compellingly stylized lyric video to the groundbreaking song. 

On July 2, 1966, the Newport Jazz Festival witnessed a legendary six-song set by Nina Simone that has remained etched in the memory of music aficionados for over half a century. Now, a previously-unknown and unreleased recording of the unforgettable concert is available for the world to hear.

The newly-released recording captures the essence of Simone’s performance at the festival, showcasing her incredible vocal range and her unparalleled ability to connect with her audience. Listening to this recording, it's easy to understand why hearing Nina Simone in concert was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Starting with a mesmerizing rendition of “You’ve Got To Learn,” Simone showcased the full range of her artistry, with an electrifying and uniquely-swinging performance of “Mississippi Goddam.” The audience, unwilling to let her leave the stage, gave her a passionate standing ovation and were rewarded with an unforgettable show-stopping encore – “Music For Lovers.”

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