Esperanza Spalding is the one of 5 great Oscar 2012 moments

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By theGrio Esperanza Spalding arrives at the 84th Annual Academy Awards held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) The 84th Annual Academy Awards are history

Esperanza Spalding: Black Gold {Video} | elephant journal

It has not taken Esperanza Spalding long to emerge as one of the brightest lights in the musical world. Listeners familiar with her stunning 2008 Heads Up International debut, Esperanza, and her best-selling 2010 release Chamber Music

Natural Belle: Esperanza Spalding at  84th Annual Academy Awards

Esperanza Spalding @ 84th Annual Academy Awards. Ms Spalding in ice blue, I can't say I'm in love with this dress as it looks more suited to a bridesmaid than an award ceremony but when teamed with that fro! she could be wearing a sack!