Meshell Ndegeocello

Meshell Ndegeocello Unleashes a Whirlwind of Jazz on 'The Omnichord Real Book'

PUBLISHED Jun 19, 2023

Bassist and neo-soul heavyweight Meshell Ndegeocello took almost five years to craft her debut offering on legendary American jazz label Bl...

Meshell Ndegeocello Unveils New Album 'The Omnichord Real Book'

PUBLISHED Mar 22, 2023

Meshell Ndegeocello has announced a new album. The singer-songwriter will share The Omnichord Real Book on June 16 via Blue Note, marking h...

Sam Gendel Reimagines Beyoncé, Erykah Badu, Aaliyah on New Album 'Cookup'

PUBLISHED Jan 19, 2023

Sam Gendel has announced a new album on which he has reimagined the music of R&B greats. The Los Angeles musician will share Cookup on Febr...

Khruangbin, Helado Negro, Jeff Parker Contribute to David Bowie Tribute Album

PUBLISHED Jan 8, 2021

A new David Bowie tribute album will highlight the influence of Black music and culture on the late icon's catalogue. Modern Love will arri...

Robert Glasper Readies 'Black Radio 3,' Share New Song

PUBLISHED Aug 27, 2020

Robert Glasper has returned with a new song, alongside news of a third instalment in his Black Radio album series. While the record itself...

Meshell Ndegeocello's Covers Album 'Ventriloquism' Explores Sadness and Longing

PUBLISHED Mar 14, 2018

"Sometimes a song can really change the air in the room," consummate bassist Meshell Ndegeocello tells Exclaim! "It makes life not seem so...

Meshell Ndegeocello

Ventriloquism

PUBLISHED Mar 12, 2018

How do you improve upon classics by Prince, Sade and George Clinton? In most cases, you don't. But Meshell Ndegeocello's Ventriloquism is a...

Meshell Ndegeocello

Intergalactic Signs

PUBLISHED Jul 8, 2014

"Ah, we'll see if you feel that way later," murmurs Meshell Ndegeocello with a mischievous chuckle, when I share how pleased I am to speak...