GRAMMY Winner Meshell Ndegeocello Pays Tribute to James Baldwin
Meshell Ndegeocello Announces New Blue Note Album, 'No More Water'
Grammy-winning US singer-songwriter and bassist Meshell Ndegeocello has announced her forthcoming Blue Note album, 'No More Water.' Inspired by the late, great author James Baldwin, the album promises to be a powerful and genre-bending exploration of themes such as love, rage, and hope.
The Gospel of James Baldwin
Ndegeocello's tribute to Baldwin takes the form of a layered album that blends genres and emotions. The musician cycles through intimate and universal experiences, drawing inspiration from Baldwin's profound insights into race, identity, and the human condition.
The album title, 'No More Water,' alludes to Baldwin's essay "The Fire Next Time," in which he urges readers to face the truth and transformative potential of the fire. Through her music, Ndegeocello translates Baldwin's written words into a resonant and evocative soundscape.
Meshell Ndegeocello's 'No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin' will be released on October 28, 2022. Listen to the album's lead single on Apple Music.
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