Listen to the GRAMMY nominated album ‘Milton + esperanza’. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Milton +esperanza<\/strong>, released on\u00a0August 9, 2023<\/strong>\u00a0via Concord Records, is the long-awaited collaboration between Brazilian music legend\u00a0Milton Nascimento<\/strong>\u00a0and jazz virtuoso\u00a0esperanza spalding<\/strong>. The album is a heartfelt culmination of Spalding\u2019s lifelong admiration for Nascimento, whose music she first discovered as a student at Berklee College of Music. Inspired by his 1975 album\u00a0Native Dancer<\/em>, Spalding dreamed of one day creating music with him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The project features a mix of reimagined classics from Nascimento\u2019s catalog, original compositions by spalding, and covers of songs by artists like The Beatles and Michael Jackson. Recorded primarily in Nascimento\u2019s Rio de Janeiro home, the album captures the duo\u2019s creative synergy and mutual respect. Tracks like\u00a0\u201cCais\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0\u201cOutubro\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0highlight Nascimento\u2019s enduring vocal power, while Spalding\u2019s arrangements and bass playing add fresh depth. The album also includes collaborations with artists like Paul Simon, Dianne Reeves, and Lianne La Havas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Milton + esperanza<\/strong>\u00a0is more than a musical collaboration\u2014it\u2019s a celebration of intergenerational artistry and the timeless power of connection. Through its lush soundscapes and intimate moments, the album invites listeners to reflect on the beauty of mentorship, the passage of time, and the enduring spirit of creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n Read more about this amazing collaborations on her website.<\/a>\u00a0 | Order now.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n