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This CD cover image released by Blue Note records shows "Black Radio 2," the latest release by Robert Glasper. (AP Photo/Blue Note)

Grammy Award-winning pianist and ESSENCE Fest alum Robert Glasper is back with a new album that's part jazz and part R&B. Black Radio 2 features a star-studded roster of guest vocalists, including Anthony Hamilton, Jill Scott, Luke James and Emeli Sand. He spoke with ESSENCE about his recent Grammy win (for the first Black Radio album) and collaborating with some of his favorite artists.

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