Being Fully Yourself
Being yourself is an act of radical courage. Society constantly tries to reshape you. Resist it.
Esperanza Spalding
Grammy-winning jazz vocalist and bassist known for innovative approach to contemporary music and visual art.
All moments: Esperanza Spalding
- Price of Recognition — Esperanza Spalding
Awards are nice, but they can't be the reason you make music. Music must be enough in itself.
- Entering Creative Space — Esperanza Spalding
When you enter creative space, you must leave your fears and doubts at the door. There's no room for them.
- Authenticity Over Labels — Esperanza Spalding
I'm not a genius. I'm just someone who works hard and gives completely to what they love. And that's all it takes.
- Music and Movement — Esperanza Spalding
Music and dance are different languages, but they speak about the same thing: human truth and feeling.
- From Talent to Mastery — Esperanza Spalding
Talent is the beginning. Mastery comes through years of hard work, doubt, failure, and persistence.
- The Bassist's Voice — Esperanza Spalding
Bass is not a secondary voice. It's the foundation upon which everything else is built. It's the pulse, it's the life.
Related moments
- Alien Artist — David Bowie
I never tried to fit in. I prefer to be myself, even if it's alien.
- Compromise and Conscience — Bob Dylan
I'll never sell my soul for money or fame. It's my only true asset.
- Influences and Inspirations — André 3000
Jimi Hendrix showed me that there are no boundaries in music. You can do anything
- Remember Love — John Lennon
Remember, we came into the world with nothing. We don't need money or fame.
- Listen Without Judgment — Alicia Keys
People should only give their opinion if you ask them
- Speaking Your Truth — Alicia Keys
You need to stand in your truth, move through the world with intention