Meshell Ndegeocello Archives

Julia Hofer dives into Meshell Ndegeocello's "The Way," blending groove, phrasing, and improvisation in a must-watch bass performance.

This year marks the centennial of James Baldwin, whose writing and activism influenced generations to come. One artist that has been deeply affected by his work is bassist, singer, and composer Meshell Ndegeocello. The musician has celebrated his life and legacy with her new album, “No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin.”

We recently shared the official video for “Love,” from Meshell Ndegeocello’s new album, “No More Water: The Gospel Of James Baldwin.” Now, we get to see a live performance. This took place at Jazz in Marciac 2024.

Meshell Ndegeocello dropped an exciting new video today. “Love” is the second song to be released from her upcoming album, “No More Water: The Gospel Of James Baldwin.”

Tiny Desk Concert keeps upping their game. This episode features the great Meshell Ndegeocello and her band performing music from her upcoming album, “No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin,” and other songs from her catalog.

It is always a good day when I see a new video from Meshell Ndegeocello and her “The Omnichord Real Book” album. Here’s Ndegeocello and her band, which includes bassist Chris Bruce, performing “The Atlantiques.”

Meshell Ndegeocello continues dropping videos from her new album, The Omnichord Real Book, and I keep watching them over and over. “Towers” is the ninth track on the record and one of my favorite tunes.

I’m really enjoying the music (and videos) of Meshell Ndegeocello’s new album, “The Omnichord Real Book.” Meshell just released the video for the album’s opening track, “Georgia Ave.” Dig it.

“The Omnichord Real Book” marks Meshell Ndegeocello’s first album for the legendary Blue Note Records, and as such the bassist/vocalist digs into her jazz side.

Meshell Ndegeocello’s “The Omnichord Real Book” marks her first album in five years. While she doesn’t play bass on “Clear Water” (Chris Bruce handles that), it is great to hear new music from a prolific artist.

In this episode of From the Bottom, Paul Thompson breaks down his favorite track from Meshell Ndegeocello’s 1993 debut album, “Plantation Lullabies,” and the three ways she makes a perfect groove on three different instruments in one song.

Great artists are known for trailblazing their own path and Meshell Ndegeocello has done just that. With a continually evolving body of work and a successful career as both artist and side person, Meshell Ndegeocello is a bass player to know.