Grammy’s ‘Best New Artist’ and celebrated musician Esperanza Spalding speaks at her alma mater, Portland State University, offering advice to students and speaking on her music before she gave her first hometown show in three years. Check out more photos of the jazz artist below and a video of her class.
Esperanza Spalding speaks on her music with advice
( Photos: PCN )
Esperanza is both beautiful and talented. I’m Lovin’ that fro!
I am loving the hair. Will shout her out tomorrow on my blog. Don’t mind the haters Esperanza!!
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I’m so glad Esperanza didn’t get scarred. Hearing the first 30 secs reminded me of what Quincy Jones said in his book, but he mentioned he wouldn’t have continued if his elders didn’t accept him—even with his flaws, while correcting.
esperanza is a breath of fresh air. love that she is embracing her African roots!
love her hair-I cut off all my permed hair- can’t wait for my natural hair to grow out.
I like that she brings class back into the music industry…we need diversity in our artistry so young girls don’t just think its all “rockstar lifestyle” and fake boobs, etc. Bravo!
she performed at my school tonight, UCSB. what a coincidence.
I like her. I will be checking for her new music. She did a great cover of a Lauryn Hill song at the White House.
Truly talented lady…
i like her ^^
She is crazy cute. My first edict as king of Sound is to wife her!
I love everything she said in the video. She seems to be an awesome person and very VERY real.
she represents us well. … smart, proud, and beautiful black woman
WOW!….. She makes me want to read a book! Extremely Intellegent
I love her largely