Chan Centre hosts Grammy Award–winning artist esperanza spalding in concert, August 29

Bassist-vocalist will be joined by a special group of musicians to play tracks off her past albums and forthcoming project

SPONSORED POST BY Chan Centre for the Performing Arts

Musician esperanza spalding. Photo by Holly Andres

Chan Centre for the Performing Arts presents esperanza spalding, who is best known as a bassist, vocalist, and composer, at the Chan Shun Concert Hall on Friday, August 29 at 7:30 pm.

An artist in constant evolution, spalding works across disciplines beyond music, including dance, therapeutic research, regenerative agriculture, and more. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, she is a five-time Grammy Award winner and 2024 Doris Duke Artist Award recipient. Her acclaimed albums 12 Little Spells and Songwrights Apothecary Lab expertly weave jazz and art rock with Afro-Latin styles to create an expansive blend of sounds.

The artist’s Chan Centre debut will emphasize the simplicity and intimacy of her voice, bass, and catalogue. This concert will feature a special configuration of musicians performing selections from all eight of spalding’s previous albums and current releases, plus a special preview of her forthcoming project.

Visit the Chan Centre for tickets and more details.

Post sponsored by Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

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