This morning, while listening to my
Esperanza Spalding playlist, I realized that in the 2 years I've been running this blog, I have never
discussed her and her gorgeous music! Although I am sure the
vast majority of you are already very familiar with Miss Spalding, it is simply
unacceptable that her countenance has not graced this blog. Especially since
the woman is a living, breathing definition of everything that I love about
music. Esperanza is a genuinely talented individual. She can sing. That seems like such a simple
thing to say, but in the age of music that we live in today, being able to sing
is no longer a requirement for many musicians. That is why I appreciate artists
who sound just as good, if not better, live as they do on their recorded
tracks. In addition to her gorgeous voice, Esperanza has also been blessed with
the ability to play multiple instruments (most notably, the bass). As a fellow
string instrument player, I can attest to how difficult it is to play any
string instrument, in and of itself. The fact that she is able to do this while
singing so beautifully never ceases to amaze me.
Ten years from now, most of what you hear on the radio
will be absolutely irrelevant. Esperanza Spalding’s music, however, will have
just as much depth and relevance as it does today.
Here are just a few of my favorite tracks from Esperanza.
Enjoy!
