Meshell Ndegeocello
Bassist, singer and bandleader who has slid between funk, jazz, soul and spoken word since the early nineties, and keeps winning Grammys for the jazz end.
About Meshell Ndegeocello
Meshell Ndegeocello was born in Berlin and grew up around Washington, DC, where she came up playing bass in the city's go-go scene. Her 1993 debut, Plantation Lullabies, was one of the first releases on Madonna's Maverick label, and her 1994 duet with John Mellencamp on Van Morrison's "Wild Night" became a radio hit.
Since then she has released records that swing between dense funk, quiet balladry and covers projects. After years as an in-demand session bassist and producer, she signed to Blue Note for The Omnichord Real Book, which won the first Grammy for Best Alternative Jazz Album. No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin followed in 2024, setting Baldwin's writing to music.
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Where is Meshell Ndegeocello from?
Meshell Ndegeocello is from Washington, DC.
What kind of music does Meshell Ndegeocello play?
Meshell Ndegeocello is tagged neo-soul, jazz and funk.
What festivals has Meshell Ndegeocello played before?
Meshell Ndegeocello has played Good Moon 2026.
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