Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/musician-credits-arts-education-redefining-path-to-success Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Story With nine studio albums under her belt and a current world tour, bass player Meshell Ndegeocello was in her hometown, Washington, DC, last week recalling how arts classes were key to ensuring that she stayed in school till graduation.