Pour une Âme Souveraine: A Dedication to Nina Simone
Meshell Ndegeocello · 2012
53 min · 14 tracks · hip-hop · jazz · soul
A soulful homage blending jazz, funk, and blues that reinterprets Nina Simone's timeless classics with depth and emotion.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady emotional journey throughout soulful reflections on love intimate moments for deep listening
- Context
- By the release of 'Pour une Âme Souveraine' in 2012, Meshell Ndegeocello was an established artist known for her genre-defying work. This album followed her critically acclaimed 2009 release, 'Devil's Halo,' marking a continued exploration of themes surrounding identity and artistic legacy as she channeled the spirit of Nina Simone.
- If you like
- hip-hop, jazz, soul
Pour une Âme Souveraine: A Dedication to Nina Simone is an album by Meshell Ndegeocello, released in 2012. A soulful homage blending jazz, funk, and blues that reinterprets Nina Simone's timeless classics with depth and emotion. 'Pour une Âme Souveraine' received widespread acclaim for its innovative arrangements and emotional depth, earning a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album. The album not only introduced Simone's music to a new generation but also reinforced Ndegeocello's role as a vital voice in contemporary music, bridging genres and celebrating African American musical heritage. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Pour une Âme Souveraine: A Dedication to Nina Simone sound like?
A soulful homage blending jazz, funk, and blues that reinterprets Nina Simone's timeless classics with depth and emotion. Rooted in hip-hop and jazz.
What makes Pour une Âme Souveraine: A Dedication to Nina Simone by Meshell Ndegeocello notable?
'Pour une Âme Souveraine' received widespread acclaim for its innovative arrangements and emotional depth, earning a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album. The album not only introduced Simone's music to a new generation but also reinforced Ndegeocello's role as a vital voice in contemporary music, bridging genres and celebrating African American musical heritage. By the release of 'Pour une Âme Souveraine' in 2012, Meshell Ndegeocello was an established artist known for her genre-defying work. This album followed her critically acclaimed 2009 release, 'Devil's Halo,' marking a continued exploration of themes surrounding identity and artistic legacy as she channeled the spirit of Nina Simone.
Who is Pour une Âme Souveraine: A Dedication to Nina Simone for?
Pour une Âme Souveraine: A Dedication to Nina Simone works well if you're into steady emotional journey throughout, soulful reflections on love and intimate moments for deep listening.
How many songs are on Pour une Âme Souveraine: A Dedication to Nina Simone?
Pour une Âme Souveraine: A Dedication to Nina Simone has 14 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Please Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood Standout 4:08
- 2 Suzanne 4:26
- 3 Real Real 3:07
- 4 House of the Rising Sun 3:36
- 5 Turn Me On 3:08
- 6 Feeling Good Standout 4:10
- 7 Don’t Take All Night 3:27
- 8 Nobody’s Fault but Mine 2:36
- 9 Be My Husband 3:30
- 10 Black Is the Color of My True Love’s Hair 3:52
- 11 See Line Woman 5:51
- 12 Either Way I Lose 3:29
- 13 To Be Young, Gifted and Black 3:16
- 14 Four Women Standout 5:02
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