Meshell Ndegeocello: No More Water – The Gospel of James Baldwin

Meshell Ndegeocello grew up in Washington, D.C., and got her start in the city's go-go scene with bands like Rare Essence and Little Bennie and the Masters. She blends soul with rock and reggae, and her debut album, Plantation Lullabies, earned a Grammy nomination. Over the years she has worked with John Mellencamp, Madonna, Chaka Khan, the Indigo Girls and The Rolling Stones, and she has long spoken up for gay rights through her music and art.

This evening brings her piece No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, mixing music, reflection and artistic exploration. It's part of The Wright Performances, a series that looks at the global impact of African American artists and historians.