‘’Music is a gift and a burden I’ve had since I can remember who I was. I was born into music. The decision was how to make the best use of it.’’
Recorded during a tumultuous period in the 1960s, “Rebellious” is a compilation album that captures Nina Simone at the height of her artistic prowess. Soul, with its roots in gospel and R&B, is an integral part of Nina Simone’s musical identity. The album serves as a powerful soundtrack to the civil rights movement, capturing the zeitgeist of the era and inspiring generations to come.
Tracklist:
FACE A
A1. I Loves You Porgy
A2. Little Girl Blue
A3. Mood Indigo
A4. In My Solitude
FACE B
B1. Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out
B2. Exactly Like You
B3. Children Go Where I Send You
B4. African Mailman
B5. Blue Prelude