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Esperanza Spalding

Acting

Born October 18, 1984 · Portland, Oregon U.S.

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Biography

Esperanza Emily Spalding (born October 18, 1984) is an American bassist, singer, songwriter, and composer. Her accolades include five Grammy Awards, a Boston Music Award, a Soul Train Music Award, and two honorary doctorates from Berklee College of Music and the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts).

Awards & recognition

  • Grammy Awards · 2020
  • honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music · 2018
  • Soul Train Music Awards · 2012
  • Grammy Award — Best New Artist · 2011
  • Grammy Award — Best New Artist · 2011 · nominated

Filmography10 titles

Mister Rogers: It's You I Like

2018as Self

Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music

2016as Self

Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall

2016as Self

Luke Cage

2016as Esperanza Spalding

Roman J. Israel, Esq.

2017as Coalition Activist #1

Miles Ahead

2015as Live Concert Band

Austin City Limits

1975as Self

The Girls in the Band

2011

History of Jazz: Oxygen for the Ears

2012as Self

Love Beats Rhymes

2017as Herself