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Robert Glasper
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Robert Glasper is the leader of a new sonic paradigm with a career that bridges musical and artistic genres. To date, he boasts 5 Grammy wins and 12 nominations across 11 categories, an Emmy Award for his song for Ava Duvernay’s critically hailed documentary “13th” with Common and Karriem Riggins, and a Peabody Award for his Composition of “Mr. Soul!”. His work and accolades bridge all aspects of the music business, from live touring to film scoring, composing, and producing. Evolution is his hallmark. Glasper’s breakout crossover album Black Radio changed the face of the genre and set a new expectation for what popular music could be.
SF/Arts Curator Insight
Robert Glasper drops by venerated Oakland jazz club (and Japanese restaurant) Yoshi’s for a night of pure aural bliss. The Houston-born, Berklee-trained pianist, composer, and producer fluidly moves between jazz, R&B, and hip-hop, winning a Grammy (his first of five) for his 2012 masterpiece “Black Radio”. He’s collaborated with everyone, from Thundercat to Esperanza Spalding to Kendrick Lamar, championing Black artistry and excellence from a lineup of all-stars.
Juhi Gupta
Contributing Writer
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