At just 23 years old, Portland, Ore. native Esperanza Spalding is a jazz bassist and vocalist who is getting set to release her second album. The soulful singer stops by "The Second Cup Café.". + Informações

A Tuba do Pindzim apresenta a cantora e baixista americana Esperanza Spalding interpretando PONTA DE AREIA, de Milton Nascimento, com participação de Chico Pinheiro, em show no Tim Festival 2008. Rio de Janeiro, 24 de outubro de 2008.. + Informações

Esperanza's Radio Music Society on iTunes: bzz.is Esperanza's Radio Music Society on Amazon: bzz.is Please use the SHARE button above to pass this song around - Thanks! From the beginning of her life to her current success as a creative musician, Esperanza Spalding has charted her own course. The young bassist/vocalist/composer was one of the biggest breakout stars of 2011?not just in jazz, but in all genres of music. Her receipt of the 2011 GRAMMY® for Best New Artist was unprecedented?the first time a jazz musician had won the award? but Spalding continues to make the unprecedented the norm. Born in Portland, Oregon, Spalding grew up in a single-parent home and learned early lessons in the meaning of perseverance and moral character from the role model whom she holds in the highest regard to this day -- her mother. But even with a rock-solid role model, school did not come easy to Spalding, although not for any lack of intellectual acumen. She was both blessed and cursed with a highly intuitive learning style that often put her at odds with the traditional education system. On top of that, she was shut in by a lengthy illness as a child, and as a result, was home-schooled for a significant portion of her elementary school years. However, the one pursuit that made sense to Spalding from a very early age was music. At age four, after watching classical cellist Yo Yo Ma perform on an episode of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, the roadmap was suddenly very clear. "That was .... + Informações

"Little Fly," a quiet and melodic piece in which Esperanza sets a poem by William Blake to music. Throughout the piece, Esperanza's vocals merge seamlessly with her own bass as well as the string trio that surrounds it.. + Informações

A Tuba do Pindzim apresenta a cantora e baixista americana Esperanza Spalding interpretando I KNOW YOU KNOW em apresentação no Tim Festival 2008. Rio de Janeiro, 24 de outubro de 2008.. + Informações

Heads Up artist, Acoustic Bassist/Vocalist/Composer Esperanza Spalding Playing Live in Copenhagen.. + Informações

Musician and rising star Esperanza Spalding performs Tell Him on the double bass at the White House Evening of Poetry, Music, and the Spoken Word on May 12, 2009. (public domain). + Informações

Originally written and performed by Milton Nascimento, Esperanza now performs her self-titled album "Esperanza". Lyrics below: Ponta de areia Ponto final Da Bahia-Minas Estrada natural Que ligava Minas Ao porto do mar Caminho de ferro Mandaram arrancar Velho maquinista Com seu boné Lembra do povo alegre Que vinha cortejar Maria Fumaça Não canta mais Para moças Flores janelas E quintais Na praça vazia Um grito, um oi Casas esquecidas Viúvas nos portais. + Informações

Esperanza Spalding sings "Overjoyed" for Stevie Wonder and President Barack and Michelle Obama on a special night in the White House.. + Informações

The San Sebastian show as it was broadcasted on spanish Tv. Esperanza, if you read this... I love you, marry me!. + Informações

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Ponta de Areia. + Informações

Esperanza Spalding performing "I Know You Know" at the Nobel concert. Absolutely incredible musician. Best New Artist Grammy Winner www.myspace.com. + Informações

From her 2008 self-titled "Esperanza". + Informações

Esperanza Spalding e Milton Nascimento - Apple Blossom. + Informações

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Esperanza Spalding On The Midnight Show. + Informações

Homenagem a grande Artista Esperanza Spalding. Especial agradecimento aos Fotógrafos Arthur Shim, Claudio Casanova, Dani Gurgel e Johann Sauty, pelas belíssimas fotos que usei neste vídeo.. + Informações

Esperanza Spalding with her song, "I Know You Know" from her 2008 CD, Esperanza. + Informações

Body and Soul gravado no TIm Festival em São Paulo 22/10/2008. + Informações

Well done Esperanza for winning Best New Artist 2011 Grammy.. + Informações

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Austin City Limits - Esperanza Spalding & Madeleine Peyrou Cafezinho Letrado: cafezinholetrado.blogspot.com.br. + Informações

Ana Carolina e Esperanza Spalding cantando Traição no seu novo DVD.. + Informações

Esperanza Spalding @ the Newport Jazz Festival; Newport, Rhode Island (USA). + Informações