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Esperanza is the second studio album by American bassist and singer Esperanza Spalding. It was released on May 20, 2008 by Heads Up International. Having been exposed to many cultures while growing up, Spalding sings in three languages on the album: English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Track listing:
All tracks are written by Esperanza Spalding except where noted.

1. “Ponta de Areia” Milton Nascimento, Fernando Brant 5:39
2. “I Know You Know” 3:46
3. “Fall In” 3:57
4. “I Adore You” 7:27
5. “Cuerpo y Alma (Body & Soul)” Edward Heyman, Robert Sour 8:01
6. “She Got to You” 4:29
7. “Precious” 4:24
8. “Mela” 6:57
9. “Love in Time” 5:47
10. “Espera” 4:40
11. “If That’s True” 7:33
12. “Samba em Preludio” Vinícius de Moraes, Baden Powell 5:11

Personnel:
Esperanza Spalding – vocals (1-10, 12), acoustic bass (1, 4-11), Doolin bass (2, 12), arrangements
Leo Genovese – acoustic piano (1-11), Wurlitzer electric piano (6), Rhodes electric piano (10)
Niño Josele – guitar (12)
Otis Brown – drums (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9-11), backing vocals (4, 7)
Horacio Hernandez – drums (4, 6, 8)
Jamey Haddad – various percussions (1, 2, 4, 6), various cymbals (1, 2)
Donald Harrison – alto saxophone (6, 11)
Ambrose Akinmusire – trumpet (8, 11)
Gretchen Parlato – backing vocals (1, 4)
Theresa Perez – backing vocals (4)
Victor Gould – co-arrangements (5)

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Released: May 20, 2008
Recorded: 2007
Studio:
Wellspring Sound (Acton, Massachusetts)
Big Time Audio (Jonesborough, Tennessee)
Length 67:36
Languages:
English, Portuguese, Spanish
Label: Heads Up
Producer:
Esperanza Spalding, Niño Josele, Martin Walters