Though she's been known as the high priestess of soul, Nina Simone is truly one of the few peerless greats whose catalog and activism goes beyond petty labels and definition, still standing tall as testaments to the power of expression of the human soul using music as the medium. Here's one of my favourite Nina Simone albums, 1965's Pastel Blues. Contains what is possibly the best song of the 60's, Sinnerman, 10 minutes of pure, raw soul-jazz catharsis.
I said rock, what's the matter with you, rock? can't you see that i need you rock
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