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Nina's Back

Nina Simone

2024
8 tracks
35 min
vocal jazz

Album Description

Nina Simone's latest offering, Nina's Back, is a masterful blend of vocal jazz, jazz blues, soul jazz, soul, jazz, and blues, showcasing the legendary artist's incredible range and emotional depth. Released on 15 March 2024 via Verve, this 35-minute album is a testament to Nina Simone's enduring talent and timeless appeal.

The tracklist is a carefully curated selection of soul-stirring songs, including 'It's Cold Out Here', 'Porgy', and 'Fodder On Her Wings', each one a poignant reflection of Nina Simone's unique ability to convey the complexities of the human experience. With 'I Sing Just To Know That I'm Alive' and 'Touching And Caring', the album takes on a more intimate tone, highlighting Nina Simone's capacity for vulnerability and connection.

Throughout Nina's Back, Nina Simone's powerful, soulful voice weaves a narrative that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. From the melancholic 'For A While' to the uplifting 'Saratoga', and the heartfelt 'You Must Have Another Lover', each track is a masterclass in emotional expression, showcasing Nina Simone's unwavering commitment to her craft.

With Nina's Back, Nina Simone reminds us why she remains one of the most beloved and respected artists of our time, and this album is an essential addition to any music collection.

March 15, 2024© 2024 The Nina Simone Charitable Trust and Rich & Famous Records, Ltd, under exclusive license to Verve Label Group, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.℗ 1985 The Nina Simone Charitable Trust and Rich & Famous Records, Ltd, under exclusive license to Verve Label Group, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

Tracks

It’s Cold Out HereNina Simone
5:30
PorgyNina Simone
4:58
I Sing Just To Know That I’m AliveNina Simone
3:26
For A WhileNina Simone
2:55
Fodder On Her WingsNina Simone
5:09
Touching And CaringNina Simone
5:27
SaratogaNina Simone
3:21
You Must Have Another LoverNina Simone
4:29

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About Nina Simone

Nina Simone, born Eunice Kathleen Waymon, was a powerhouse of American music, renowned for her extraordinary voice and profound impact on multiple genres. Known as the "High Priestess of Soul," Simone's music defied categorization, blending classical, folk, gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, and pop. Her piano playing, deeply influenced by baroque and classical masters like Johann Sebastian Bach, accompanied her expressive, jazz-infused contralto vocals. Beyond her musical prowess, Simone was a fervent civil rights activist, using her platform to advocate for social justice. Her discography is a testament to her versatility, ranging from reimagined folk songs to powerful civil rights anthems. Simone's legacy endures as one of the most iconic and influential figures in music history.

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