Video: Esperanza Spalding at the White House honoring Stevie Wonder

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What’s the fuss over Justin Bieber’s loss to Esperanza Spalding for Best New Artist Grammy award?  Peep this video of Spalding paying homage to Stevie Wonder’s classic, “Overjoyed” at the White House.  Spalding’s live brilliance speaks for itself, perhaps a groundbreaking beginning to a much-needed jazz revivalism within the mainstream taste.  Keep an ear out for Spalding’s rich bass and vocals, as she’ll be gracing Philly with her playing at the 4th Annual Roots Picnic in June. -Tiff Kang