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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 3 MIN

Jazz bassist Esperanza Spalding on her collaboration with a Brazilian legend

from The World: Latest Stories · host April Peavey

Jazz bassist and singer Esperanza Spalding was a student in college when she first heard the voice of Milton Nascimento. Now, many years later, Spalding has gotten the chance to produce an album — and sing on it — with her hero.  Their latest album is "Milton + Esperanza."This story originally aired on March 7, 2025.

Jazz bassist and singer Esperanza Spalding was a student in college when she first heard the voice of Milton Nascimento. Now, many years later, Spalding has gotten the chance to produce an album — and sing on it — with her hero.  Their latest album is "Milton + Esperanza." This story originally aired on March 7, 2025.

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