Esperanza Spalding
Esperanza Spalding
Jazz Ants
The deep history of jazz produces some pretty deep jazz musicians. Esperanza magnifies the jazz journey and qualifies the bugs.
Esperanza Spalding
Open List
Esperanza is pretty open minded when it comes to musical collaborations. You just gotta be good. Examples of good artists that come to mind are Jill Scott and Mos Def.
Esperanza Spalding
Lending Music
When dealing with musical credibility, some may say "sell-out" while others say "lending" music to another medium. In the end doesn't it all just come down to community, integrity and heart?
Esperanza Spalding
12 and Hip
We'd love to go back in time and watch a 12 year old Esperanza compose her first song. Instead, we give you the next best thing--Esperanza's rendition of her first song right here in this clip.
Esperanza Spalding
Corny To Cool
Esperanza hits the nail on the head. Music can be cyclical. What was once corny can later be cool and vice versa. Check it, Beastie Boys, TLC, Salt-n-Pepa and the Dixie Chicks. Corny or cool? You decide.
Esperanza Spalding
Dangerous Minds
High school can be scary place. Where else would 15 year olds be allowed to decide what's hip AND be groomed to take over the world? Esperanza was the last one in school and first one outta school. For a 15-year-old, she may have had the right idea.
Esperanza Spalding
More Than Just Music
Here's a tip: if you're a touring musician, pick up an interest or two. It'll keep you occupied while traveling.
Esperanza Spalding
"Car"ma
Embrace karma, no matter its form.
Esperanza Spalding
Electric On The Brain
The power to create electricty is one thing; the wisdom to use it in a world that's three-fourths water is another.
Esperanza Spalding
Approach, Not Time
As a student in music, knowing isn't about time or age; it's about listening, being mindful and practicing.