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She was a classical prodigy who became a revolutionary force. In this episode, Max and Mello dive deep into the extraordinary legacy of Nina Simone, an artist who remains a masterclass in uncompromising integrity.

We unpack the essential lessons every modern R&B and soul artist can learn from "The High Priestess of Soul," including:

* The Business Trap: How her initial, costly mistake of signing away the rights to her debut album, Little Girl Blue, serves as a stark, enduring warning to "Know Your Contracts" and protect your masters.

* The Architect of Sound: How her rigorous classical training (Bach and fugues) empowered her to genre-bend and fuse sophisticated harmonies with raw gospel, blues, and pop.

* The Artist as Activist: The crucial duty of an artist to reflect the times through unflinching anthems like "Mississippi Goddam," and the courage it takes to speak truth to power.

Nina Simone's life is a powerful reminder that true artistic conviction is non-negotiable—it's how you build an enduring, impactful legacy.

Listen, learn, and let her fiery integrity inspire your own art.

…… Max & Mello's Architects of Soul' isn't just a podcast – it's an experience. Join the conversation. Learn something new. Feel the music like never before."so come along for the ride ✨

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