Esperanza Spalding at the White House honoring Stevie Wonder

[nmarchan]

So that's what it feels like to fall in love over Youtube.

Huh.

[AnimationEternal]

obama face says hes lovin it



[turnerwarehouse]

video response:

watch?v=G60UcVG5WW4

[crcausey]

She never fails to deliver. I'm her groupie (hell, I couldn't decide whether I wanted to marry, adopt, accompany, study with or just listen to and watch her). Simply Amazing such talent, and poise.

[THATSghetto49]

What charm! What an artist!

[drzfynest65]

She's so classy and beautiful, with an amazing voice and smile...plus she can play the DB. Just the total package.

[madnesssisgenius]

Holy crap this gives me the chills :D

[2fat2die]

What a Talent!

[annatruth11]

..perfect.

[mpavr]

She's good but no Beiber! Where are all my BELIEBERS?!

[liberatedanimal]

...................thank you Espranza.

[WW2obsession]

Well that's an interesting bass shape.

[crunkyj85]

I already married her, a month ago in brazil....we'll send pics

[Phoenixspin]

@crunkyj85 We need to see the evidence, otherwise she's up for grabs.

[4Adriene]

she has such an awesome and smooth voice. the real deal jazz vocalist keeping the music alive.  thank you for sharing.

[funkytown74]

im gonna marry this girl.

[Phoenixspin]

@funkytown74 How are you going to marry her if I am going to marry her?

[polana2007]

This is the most perfect score of a cover i've seen! You are an amazing singer/ bass player!

[Phoenixspin]

Amazing!

[zhiwy]

She is singing and play double bass... That is so hard. Like having 2 brains.

[phi929]

I have watched this video many a times, and its as if for the first time. I love it. I saw her in concert last week at Butler University, and she is all about business. Smooth performance.

[salescaldas]

Ela é magnífica, é uma heresia compará-la ao Bibier. Parabéns Esperanza !

[neve1064]

This woman rips so many in the music business now-a-days a new ass hole. Nuffield

[ritalimvocalist]

all i can say is wow

[dt7cz3gj]

This is the first time I'd seen her. I showed my dad this performance when I was showing him who Esperanza Spalding was. I think that she might become one of the greats one day.

[devvilboyy676767]

my boner just sky rocketed! 6_9

[ThugKreationTv1]

And i see why Justin Bieber Lose

[hdsoulman]

When she started scatting towards the end = Jizz in my pants

[SoulVibe2011]

Truly Inspiring!!!

[LuvLafLiv93]

Seven people have no joy in their lives. What's to dislike?!

[sarahjane127]

i bet that was alot of pressure for her. Obama in the front row center looking right at her!

[bht97]

This woman taught my brother over the Summer a few years back at Berklee college of music in Boston. She's amazing and really sweet! c:

[skittles134679]

Love the voice, natural hair, natural style love evrrything!

[Guilhermeandreas]

Eu quero me casar com ela!!!! :)

[bzag98]

Full of talent and charm.....

[henryfire]

CooL

[ANGELCHICA06]

I looooooooooooooove this girl!!! She made this song into her own with that silky voice and funky bass!!!!!! I would absolutely go and see her perform at any Jazz festival!!! ME ENCANTA ESPERANZA SPALDING TAN MUCHO!!!!

[hovhifha]

classy

[hovhifha]

that VOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hovhifha]

WOOOOOOOOW. she is naturally pretty and talented and smart on top of that

[pockbrook]

what douche bags disliked this! tasteless scum!

[CaronAplus]

How could you dislike this.. this is awesome!!!

[ceroefra]

Deja que el caracter sea formado por la poesía,

fijado por el buen comportamiento,

y perfeccionado por la música, (es decir la buena música)

[bigodino1985]

La fine del mondo!

[gnukev]

Talent beyond belief!

[100Lavender]

yeah, fuck you JB

[DarkVvader]

Espi actually makes me very very proud. She is not only a phenomenal musician but she is in the toughest genres and performs the nearly impossible task of singing while play the bass. YOU GO ESPI!! Your efforts make the world just bright enough to keep hope alive.

[narwhalspiano]

beiber has musical talent, he just doesn't put it towards a more mature styling. in comparison to esperanza spalding it's just a landslide and that's why she won the grammy.

[truongphan90]

thank u Esperanza for stealing that grammy award on bieber's hands, otherwise it would have been a travesty, this girl is an amazing artist.

[iphoneit]

Price less

[arielkao520]

She's amazing in any wayyyy :)

[themarcshark]

Her and casey abrams would make an amazing duet.

[MrBeefinjection]

If people didn't discover Bieber until he was an adult, I bet his music would sound a lot different. You have to grow up to find your voice.

[zmadecm33]

she cuts me open, I love you gal!

[StevieDebe]

You go girl. I'm impressed.

[xmastamurfx]

I like this fast paced version alot, although nothing beats the original.

[angelddaz]

She makes music for the ears not eyes. That's not to say she's hard on the eyes, she's smokin.

[bigtexansfan]

Simply AMAZING!!! This girl is awesome!!

[Bobsyermomsuncle]

Stunning.

[Vulturer]

Yea she's talented, but she's been playing music since a young age and has practiced many many hours. Don't think just having a talent and not  practicing will get you anywhere.

[baconator437]

At 23, to play at the White House, and to not kill a classic Stevie Wonder song, is an amazing achievement. She is so talented. Love her!

[harveyshane]

OH FREAK!!! this is a GREAT COVER OF OVERJOYED. . . .

[Reyesabicas]

Artists such as Esperanza Spalding, may be the one's who save music

[dk22fly]

what a smile! she's talented :)

[kc1ove]

She so pretty! True talent is recognized anywhere.

[SrNetsWalker]

Pure Feeling !

[mariadpinto]

So talented, born with a true gift

[auza13]

fuck justinbeiber fans



[super1337spy]

@vampirecrazy21 after you play a stringed instrument for a while, you get a callus on the fingertips. :)

[kmervin60]

esperanza spalding is pnenominal. I love her music. She's young and talented. I've seen her at the capital jazz festival last year and have been in love with her music ever since. Her music is sung with her whole heart. Soulful. Her sound is real, no artifical synthezied instruments just real sound. just real music .Kudos and much love for you baby girl !!! Kim from Henderson,NC

[kmervin60]

esperanza spalding is pnenominal. I love her music. She's young and talented. I've seen her at the capital jazz festival last year and have been in love with her music ever since. Her music is sung with her whole heart. Soulful. Her sound is real, no artifical synthezied instruments just real sound. just real music .Kudos and much love for you baby girl !!!

[BillieHoliday420]

I WANT A GIRL LIKE HER

[luciok]

@BillieHoliday420 who don't, my dear?

[lofoca26]

Beyonce overrated esperanza is better

[kuroyama1]

beautiful voice

i'm glad to see a jazz musician win best new artist at the grammys. i'd given up on them awarding deserving artists but hey good choice by them.

[MrDenJake]

She is AMAZING! Don't get me wrong-I appreciate Drake and Justin and various other musicians that are talented as well but Esperanza Spalding is the real deal-there's no need to fix her voice to be on tune when she records or anything. She sounds the same recorded as she does live. I love that.

[migrami93]

i never seen someone playing there instrument with so much love. god she is so talented

[migrami93]

i never seen someone playing there instrument with so much love.

[chloebucks]

I'm justin's fan myself. But I appreciate her work too. Although it is quite different, it is fresh.. Keep it up.

[saudade867]

@thoomolong they have, twice.

[saudade867]

@thoomolong they have, twice.

[Xhaterlover]

Please don't make esperanza something as trivial as "the person who beat beiber"...just listen to the music and appeciate ya'll :)

[welloftruth13]

Why is the name Justin Bieber even being said on this post of Esperanza Spalding Music? His music mainly appeals to female children between the ages of 5 and 19. Demographically, that i a minority in comparison to the adults and mature people that listen to mature music. Get over it.

[yourmommm123]

@613lnm He clearly doesn't need to judging by his success and talent. Why would Justin need a scholarship? Justin's a 16 year old who's worked very hard for his success, sang on the streets, & created his own fan base on Youtube. He's indubitably talented, so no need to belittle him. Esperanza is amazing- that's obvious. Who said he had to be like her? It seems as though haters degrade him every chance they get. People should get over themselves & if they don't like him, don't mention him.

[TheGroupiemom]

This is a unique talent and what a beautiful poised Black woman looks like!!!!

[BabiiK13]

yea i'm 16 and i'm up on Esperanza's music... i love her songs! and i think justin beiber is DEAD. he sucks, next artist please.

[jennahbbarry]

Oooh she's so good! Yay!!!!

[thoomolong]

You think that Obama and Michelle would sit there and listen to BEIBER?

[MrRichardj1]

She is a phemonial artist !!

[Devanlander]

this is why bieber never made it to the white house

[kinddude]

Artist with a capital ART! Thank you for sharing this. You played for us here in South Bend, Indiana. You were fantastic, Ms. Spalding!

[okturus]

she's soooooo good.....ITS CRIMINAL!!

[Lunachan630]

I'm SO glad she won her Grammy over Justin Bieber. I'M NOT KIDDING. SHE DEFINITELY DESERVED IT! (I'm her fan now X3)

[sakurauchiha03]

o.O her first album was at 2006? Could she even be nominated? New artists are based off 2009-2010. Weird....

[kas120587]

AMY WINEHOUSE WAS NOMINATED new artist eventhough she had album before..so get over it

[sakurauchiha03]

@kas120587 I honestly don't care. Just stating the obvious..

[dacancelmofam]

Only one way to settle it. Bass battle.

[jeaniebthe1]

This song was in my dreams and I was in the Caribbean, it was ringing out over the ocean - then I woke up... :(

[rawman18]

@ 3:05 - 3:25 , I imagine this is what angels sound like when they sing. Esperanza is truly a blessed and talented woman. I hope to hear more from her in the future.

[vstarr89]

Her interpretation of that Stevie classic was incredible. Then again we are speaking of Esperanza. I would expect nothing less.This lady is gifted.

[raygabmiamizzi]

have my kittens

[esquibelle]

I think the most brilliant thing would be to have Esperanza & Justin do a duet.

He could play drums. That would be wild. Everyone would go crazy.

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[EarthWindFire82]

No disrespect to Bieber fans...but this is called real music. This is the type of music that sounds good recorded or live on stage. This is something that gives you goosebumps before you even see what the singer looks like. It just so happened that Esperanza is beautiful, but her talent shines bigger than her smile. I love her and wish her much success.

[witchHunterRN]

After 50 years, this kind of music would still be heard all through out the world.I'm so happy that I'm here right now to enjoy this art.

[vmpreciado]

7 reasons to use condoms.... who the hell doesn't like this wonderful performance?!?!?

[alllyyy13]

i have to say, i was prejudice against her and didnt like her just because she beat justin bieber. since i had absolutely no clue who the girl was i decided to come and listen to her. i am pleasantly surprised, she is extremely talented.

[mscubana]

@alllyyy13 I've finally come upon a non-rabid, open minded Bieber fan. Oh I wish there were more who share your views.

[allen77allen]

@alllyyy13 Thank you for being moderate, now the only problem is your grammar, spacing, and capitilization and i'll accept you as a sane fan.

[queensquish]

@alllyyy13 wanker

[frdrcksncn]

@alllyyy13 No offense to anyone, but please, not even at the end of the universe, NEVER compare Bieber and Spalding. I can honestly say that I did my fair share of NOT insulting Bieber.

[iayyam]

@frdrcksncn lol

[cecilcello]

@alllyyy13 Justin Bieber fans' opinions don't count. Since you don't know what music is, you cannot really say anything about Esperanza Spalding or any other jazz musician.

[alllyyy13]

@cecilcello WOW, that was incredibly rude, considering i gave her a compliment. i was in no way hating on her so i dont know what youre talking about. if i think shes good, then i obviously do have taste? morons like you make my head hurt. BYE.

[zildj1an]

Too much to say, so some random thoughts. First, the Grammys are a self-congratulatory promotional propaganda machine constructed by the margin-driven record industry. All they do is feverishly over-promote pop-rap-hiphop crap, wherein many of the artists will be forgotten in the next couple years. Secondly, Bieber fans are bitter, vulgar, and slanderous, whereas, Ms. Spalding's fans are thankful and respectful in their comments. Ms. Spalding will be making a living long after Bieber checks out.

[petrailani]

All this hate, Music is universal people! It has no color or gender it's just a matter of preference. So stop with all the back-biting and foul language!

[ganjisgood]

I'm in love!

[ballershanelle]

ESPERANZA COULD SING "BABY, BABY OOOO" BETTER plus add a new groove. i think that would mess with the boy's ego, though. lmao. Look how whitney's voice made dolly's version of, " I'll always love u", sound like a novice first sung it!

[ballershanelle]

youtube has an age requirement. If u are 14, please leave. Youtube is not for kids

[gconsulta]

Bieber's music is nothing compared to this! This is pure musical art in its purest sense! No wonder she won the grammys!

[Tazor41]

A breath of fresh air. Bieber could learn something from her.

[mariyye]

i am not surprised JB & Drake didn't win ... thank god there are people who knows whats art and music about.

[DreaPM]

Some of the reasons she works: Natural Talent and Natural hair

[DreaPM]

I've heard of her before the Grammy's and knew she was amazing then...the reason people never heard of her is because their heads were so far up Justin Bieber's butt...she reminds me of the Amel La(cant spell her last name)

[MissSnoopyFOO]

Unless you've been exposed to different types of music, I think a true Bieber fan wouldn't appreciate the artistry of Ms. Spalding. I love to see people achieve their dreams, so don't think this is a slam on Bieber. The difference is Bieber is limited to one category. Esperanza, a versatile jazz musician, was able to win a grammy in Bieber's category.

[bigtexansfan]

@MissSnoopyFOO - Also ask yourself, which one will actually be around 10 years from now with a music career still intact Esperanza Spalding or Justin Beiber?

[wattacoolguy]

@bigtexansfan Both of them. Depending on what they do from now until 10 years from now =P

[bigtexansfan]

@wattacoolguy - If History has it's way I doubt it. Let's have a look at the 80's. Let's take Duran Duran and Kenny G as opposed to Debbie Gibson and New Kids On The Block. We all know who still have strong careers today and it's not the "bubble gum" teenyboppers. With that said, if he can break away from the "boardroom" bullshit of record company execs and actually grow with his audience instead of trying to stay young forever and let his audience outgrown him. It could happen for Justin.

[stevefromPA2]

Syrpy, Seductive,Sensual,Sensational,­Special.....Tom Hanks has his wilson, Ive got me a Spalding...

[ericasamuel]

finally reallllll music.

[Lo19752007]

She's AMAZING! But be honest, can you really hear the bass?

[JustWriter]

I just heard about Esperanza on ABC news and gave my mom a look when they said that Bieber fans were unhappy with her. Her mmusic is beautiful and I've always thought that there's much too much fanfare over Bieber. I'm glad to say that America has been getting back to its roots of variety in music on TV; perhaps the internet has allowed us to squirm free of the tight hold of pop, even if I love pop too.

-jw`chan ^-^

[jadetiger88888]

wow she is great! she is talented!

[jonniboipnoi]

Seriously. Why are we fighting with this "lovebaby458" person? The ignoramus is not worth the time. Just listen and enjoy the truly talented Ms. Esperanza Spalding.

[sunnystone01]

I'm sad 2 admit that I 2 have slept on this amazing young lady,I'm glad that she won the Grammy and she's what the word "TALENTED" really mean and she's beautiful as well.

[vanessaevelyn]

AMAZING

[gratzii1]

she is what young girls should strive for.......reality......self-es­teem.......bravo

[ThePianoguy89]

Justin Bieber fans are the most stupid and uneducated people ever. They don't know anything about real musicianship!

[ThePianoguy89]

She sings so beautifully and she's a great bassist! Such a sophisticated musician!

[Dfrankjazz]

Hi Jazzfriends, I'm happy to invite you to enjoy a new free walking bassline clinic, type in "Dave Frank" bassline on YT

I guarantee an educational and entertaining time:)

Blessings and keep swingin!

God bless you Esparanza Spaulding!

[sentimentalreason]

oh get over it you Bieber fans! come on now! ..

Esperanza ! You are amazing :)

[liltata9]

goosebumps!!!!!!! amazinggggggggggg!!!!!!!!!!!

[m1dxo00]

Beautiful and Talented! Awesome.

[m1dxo00]

Awesome!

[lovebaby458]

ugly bitch

[usanto]

@lovebaby458 im sure she is prettier and more talented than you, potty mouth

[bhermoth]

@lovebaby458 jealous much...

[lovebaby458]

@bhermoth y would i be jeaalous shes ugly the only thing she got is a nice voice buit jb is betta

[ThePianoguy89]

@lovebaby458 No you are not and your spelling stinks. " i rlly dnt care how i spell i aint in skool so stfu u bastard" Wow, the only word you spelled correctly was "bastard", that sums up your education. You #FAIL #LOL Next!

[lovebaby458]

@ThePianoguy88 uhmm nah i alreadyy told ya i dnt give 2 shitts onn howw the fuckity fuckkk i spelllll i ain in skool so y shouldd i havee 2 spell right ??/soooo goo fuk yo mamma bitchhhhh

[usanto]

@lovebaby458 i saw your youtube site, you are so young yet you swear so much, do you really think that Justin Bieber will respect you for defending him? really? You should go to school and learn to not swear in public, it's very embarrassing.

[lovebaby458]

@usanto bahah those videos are mad old ! im older now i look like a fuckin retard in them ik but i rlly nd care! nd im 14 not tht young nd i swear like tht wen ppl get me pissed off like u i am in skool u asshole if it embarrassing dnt be near me or write 2 me again! :)

[usanto]

@lovebaby458 oh get a life

[lovebaby458]

@usanto HAHA I HAVE ONE BIAAAAATCH

[usanto]

@lovebaby458 hei little snob, 10 years from now you will realise that you need a proper life. wash your mouth, don't your parents teach you manners?

[ThePianoguy89]

@lovebaby458 You are ugly on the outside and inside!

[lovebaby458]

@ThePianoguy89 trust me im not im gorgeous BITCHH UR NAME EXPLAIN IT ALL U UGLY FUCKERRR

[ThePianoguy89]

@lovebaby458 I saw your picture and you are not gorgeous sorry, maybe a crazy Justin Bieber fan. Stay like an obsessed crazy Bieber fan. My name does not explain anything you stupid bitch, but your typing explains how uneducated you are. Next!

[lovebaby458]

@ThePianoguy89 sorry i am gorgeous i cand get who eva iwant if u kno me trust..ur just a fuckin piece of shit bitch go suck ur momma s dick ....... im not so crazed ova him mabey i flyh nd his music but tht dnt make me obsessed ! i rlly dnt care how i spell i aint in skool so stfu u bastard !! :)

[ThePianoguy89]

@lovebaby458 You are really a waste of life. Hav a nice life, if you have one. Bye!

[Jojeezful]

Wow, she is really talented. :)

I don't have a problem with todays pop music, but I believe that live music such as this is the PUREST form of music.

[manyways2008]

if u love club music u must find this new hit song called SWIMMING ON THE MOON by Geeva its the hottest its on itunes and amazon

[Runawaysclub]

Marvelous!

[jvgmusic]

Wow ,True talent Beautifull.

angel.j



[LawrenceBean11]

One thing Obama got right, he invites all the best musicians into the White House.