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Meshell Ndegeocello

World Cafe

MeShell NdegeOcello: Complex and Provocative

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NdegeOcello's name means "free like a bird," which describes her mix of funk, soul, R&B, hip-hop, reggae, rock, and jazz — as well as lyrics that explore race, sex, gender, and more. NdegeOcello gives an interview and performance on WXPN.

MeShell Nedgéocello in Studio on World Cafe 1/31/08

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Concerts

MeShell NdegeOcello in Concert

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NdegeOcello's name means "free like a bird," which describes her mix of funk, soul, R&B, hip-hop, reggae, rock, and jazz — as well as lyrics that explore race, sex, gender, and more. NdegeOcello performs a concert from WXPN and World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.

MeShell NdegeOcello in Concert

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