esperanza spalding
On Tuesday, 14 July, Moldejazz invites audiences to a truly special daytime concert as this year's Artist in Residence, esperanza spalding, performs on the beautiful island of Hjertøya, just off the coast of Molde.
– A Unique Musical Experience in the Heart of Nature.
In this World Premiere program of new interdisciplinary performance compositions, esperanza explores the history of Norwegian migration to the Southern United States. Embellishing on the few known circumstances of her own great great great grandmother's emigration in the late 19th century from Norway to Arkansas, esperanza charts a musical, narrative, and movement based course through the various social, economic, religious, and otherwise forces leading to Norwegian migration to the American South. Performed by esperanza on bass and vocals, in collaboration with local Norwegian musicians, story-keepers, historians, and movement artists.
esperanza spalding: Bass/ Vocals/ Piano
Charlotte Dos Santos: Vocal / Creative & Research Consultant
Sarah Camille Osmundsen: Vocal / Story-telling
Ester Thunander : Fiddle / Song
Sidiki Camara: Percussion
Ornilia Ubisse: Dance
Jeffrey Young: Dance
Sverre Sæbø: Bass
Tickets are available to purchase on board the Hjertøya ferry, departing from the town square in central Molde. Please allow plenty of time before departure.