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

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

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Pick your Afro mama! The jazz singer’s gorgeous halo of hair reiterates the beauty of this tried and true style. Go for it! (Photo: Margaret Norton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images)

Esperanza Spalding

The jazzy chanteuse stuns in an icy blue floor-sweeping gown and that incredible hair. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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