
Meshell Ndegeocello in conversation
Grammy-winning artist Meshell Ndegeocello on her new album, inspired by James Baldwin.
Soweto is joined for an extended conversation by luminary American vocalist, poet and bassist Meshell Ndegeocello.
Meshell’s latest album “No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin” pays homage to the life and works of leading American writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin.
In this conversation, Soweto and Meshell discuss the creative origins of the album, the enduring legacy of Baldwin, and Meshell shares some of the music that has inspired her expansive sound.
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Robert Glasper
Better Than I Imagined (feat. H.E.R. & Meshell Ndegeocello)
- Loma Vista Recordings.
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Meshell Ndegeocello
On The Mountain
- Blue Note.
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Meshell Ndegeocello
Thus Sayeth The Lorde
- Blue Note.
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Miles Davis
Blue In Green
- Columbia.
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Meshell Ndegeocello
The Atlantiques (feat. Anaïs Maviel, Jeff Parker & Josh Johnson)
- Blue Note Records.
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Meshell Ndegeocello
Perceptions (feat. Jason Moran)
- Blue Note Records.
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Winans Brothers
Dance (Louie Vega Funk House Remix) (feat. Clarke Sisters)
- Vega Records.
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Donny Hathaway
The Ghetto
- Atlantic Records.
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Meshell Ndegeocello
Outside Your Door
- Maverick.
Broadcasts
- Fri 27 Sep 2024 23:30ѿý Radio 3
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