EntertainmentAmerican1968 – present
Meshell Ndegeocello
Virtuoso bassist, neo-soul pioneer, Grammy-nominated artist
Biography
A virtuoso bassist, singer, and songwriter known for blending rock, funk, R&B, and neo-soul. Ndegeocello has released multiple Grammy-nominated albums and is celebrated as a pioneering queer artist in music.
Quick Facts
Category
Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1968
Thinking about the name
Meshell
American origin
“A variant spelling of Michelle with the Mesh- prefix, possibly inspired by biblical names or simply a creative respelling. Meshell modernizes the classic Michelle while maintaining familiarity. The name balances tradition with individuality through distinctive spelling.”