Esperanza Spalding is an American jazz bassist, singer and songwriter, known for her albums such as ‘Esperanza’, ‘Chamber Music Society’ and ‘Radio Music Society’. She has won four Grammy Awards, including the Grammy Award for Best New Artist at the 53rd Grammy Awards. Born Esperanza Emily Spalding on October 18, 1984 in Portland, Oregon, USA, her mother is Welsh, Hispanic, and Native American and her father is African-American. She was a musical prodigy, playing in the Chamber Music Society of Oregon since the age of five. She released her debut album Junjo in April 2006 by Ayva Music.
Esperanza Spalding
Esperanza Spalding Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 18 October 1984
Birth Place: Portland, Oregon, USA
Birth Name: Esperanza Emily Spalding
Nickname: Esperanza
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Occupation: Singer, Musician, Composer, Educator, Bandleader
Nationality: American
Race/Ethnicity: African-American, Welsh, Hispanic, and Native American
Religion: Unknown
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Esperanza Spalding Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 117 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 53 kg
Height in Feet: 5′ 6″
Height in Meters: 1.68 m
Body Build/Type: Slim
Body Measurements: 34-25-33 in (86-64-84 cm)
Breast Size: 34 inches (86 cm)
Waist Size: 25 inches (64 cm)
Hips Size: 33 inches (84 cm)
Bra Size/Cup Size: 32B
Feet/Shoe Size: 7 (US)
Dress Size: 4 (US)
Esperanza Spalding Family Details:
Father: Unknown
Mother: Unknown
Spouse/Husband: Unmarried
Children: No
Siblings: She has a brother.
Esperanza Spalding Education:
She was homeschooled for much of her childhood.
Portland State University
Berklee College of Music
Esperanza Spalding Facts:
*She was born on October 18, 1984 in Portland, Oregon, USA.
*Esperanza and her brother were raised by a single mother.
*First jazz artist to win a Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
*Her album Radio Music Society sold over 114,000 copies in the United States.
*She has cited Ella Fitzgerald as her musical inspiration.
*Visit her official website: www.esperanzaspalding.com
*Follow her on Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.