Meshell Ndegeocello ( mish-EL ən-DAY-gay-oh-CHEL-oh; born Michelle Lynn Johnson on August 29, 1968) is an American singer-songwriter, poet, and bassist. She has gone by the name Meshell Suhaila Bashir-Shakur which is used as a writing credit on some of her mid-career work. Her music incorporates a wide variety of influences, including funk, soul, jazz, hip hop, reggae and rock. She has received significant critical acclaim throughout her career, being nominated for 13 Grammy Awards, and winning three. She also has been credited for helping to "spark the neo-soul movement".
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Meshell Ndegeocello joins Norah Jones for intimate performances and shares the story behind an old bass that may once have belonged to Jaco Pastorius.
Meshell Ndegeocello will release Synonym on October 2nd, reimagining classic songs with Cynthia Erivo, Chaka Khan, Laura Lee, WILLOW, and more guests.
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.
