Esperanza Spalding

Esperanza Spalding gained worldwide attention when she won Best New Artist at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2011, the first jazz artist to ever win the title in the show's history. An alumnus of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, and one of the youngest professors in the school's history, the skilled bassist, vocalist and composer released her debut album, Junjo, in April 2005. The Portland native released her latest project, Radio Music Society, in March 2012.

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Esperanza Spalding sported her funky style and signature 'do at the 2010 BET Awards. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

The Young Instructor

Jazz sensation Esperanza Spalding became one of Berklee College of Music's youngest professors, upon graduation at age 20. (Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

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Esperanza Spalding

Jazz bassist and singer Esperanza Spalding has garnered the admiration of the music world and President Obama. This year she'll be looking to take home both Centric and Best Contemporary Jazz Artist/Group awards. (Photo: Margaret Norton/NBC/NBC...

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Esperanza Spalding sported her funky style and signature do at the 2010 BET Awards. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

She's Got the Look

With a style as eclectic as her music, Esperanza Spalding was one-of-a-kind at the 2010 BET Awards. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)
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