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The Art of the Story

Women's History Month: The vast repertoire of Grammy Award-winning bassist, vocalist and composer esperanza spalding

By Doug Doyle,
Emily Springer
Published March 26, 2025 at 10:25 AM EDT
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On this episode of The Art of the Story and in honor of Women's History Month, WBGO's Emily Springer chats with bassist, vocalist and composer esperanza spalding.

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The multi-Grammy Award winner recently completed a two-week residency at The Blue Note in New York City.

You can SEE Emily Springer's entire interview with esperanza spalding here.

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Doug Doyle
Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998 and has taken his department to new heights in coverage and recognition. Doug and his staff have received more than 250 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.
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Emily Springer
Emily Springer is a WBGO News reporter who covers stories about the arts, culture, and music happenings in New York and New Jersey.
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