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    Esperanza Spalding: Good Lava

    Four-time Grammy Winner Esperanza Spalding turns to her middle name as an alter ego and navigator for her new album, Emily's D+Evolution.

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    By Ariana Morgenstern • Feb 2, 2016 • 1 min read

    Four-time Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding turns to her middle name as an alter ego and navigator for her new album, Emily's D+Evolution. The project allowed her to cultivate her curiosity and expand her musical journey, with "Good Lava" paving the way.

    Photo: Holly Andres

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      Ariana Morgenstern

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