Gabriella Simpkins

Gabriella Simpkins

Gabriella Simpkins Gabriella Simpkins is an award-winning singer-songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Cape Cod, MA. Informed by her vast experiences across genres and performance settings, her music exists at the intersections of folk, classical, jazz, and indie rock. Her work explores the nuances of interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships, as…
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Jasmine Pigott

Jasmine Pigott

Jasmine Pigott Dr. Jasmine “Jazzie” Pigott is a groundbreaking tubist, composer, educator, and advocate whose work amplifies Black music and voices in classical spaces. Her musical journey began at age 10 when she switched from trombone to tuba, inspired by her love for the Veggie Tales theme song. Since then,…
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Bo Shimmin

Bo Shimmin

Bo Shimmin Bo Shimmin (Pueblo of Acoma) is a dynamic and versatile tenor whose captivating performances have earned him recognition on both national and international stages. Bo brings a unique blend of passion and technical mastery to his craft, consistently delivering compelling interpretations of a diverse repertoire. Beyond his vocal…
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Annick Odom

Annick Odom

Annick Odom Annick Odom is a Belgian-American performer-composer, storyteller, and community artist. Her work blends Appalachian folk traditions, especially ballads and Old Time tunes, with experimental composition and visual storytelling. She frequently works with archival materials and oral histories to create new, participatory pieces rooted in place and lived experience.…
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Moira Smiley

Moira Smiley

Moira Smiley Moira Smiley is a Grammy-nominated singer, composer, and educator renowned for her mastery of the voice and ability to inspire singers of all levels. Moira is a celebrated educator, teaching at leading musical institutions and inspiring singers of all backgrounds. She's published over 100 choral works that are…
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Mika Komuro

Mika Komuro

Mika Komuro Japanese pianist, Mika Komuro is a versatile artist who is internationally performing as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral player. She made her solo debut in 2007 in Tokyo and her concerto debut with George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra in Bucharest, Romania in 2010. Additionally, she made her first…
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Ingrid Woode

Ingrid Woode

Ingrid Woode Ingrid Woode is a versatile musician and visual storyteller who leaves an indelible mark through her multimedia artistry. A graduate of Tuskegee University, while working as a chemist, Ingrid built her career as a musician and producer until her passion for art and storytelling led her to shed…
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Alpha Frierson

Alpha Frierson

Alpha Frierson Alpha was born to be a sentimental artist from the beginning, especially growing up in "Loveland Ohio". From the time he was born singing the "Crying Song" he's created art and music as though it was his last day on earth. He gives most of the credit to…
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Ben Bedford

Ben Bedford

Ben Bedford In July of 2010, Bedford was named one of the “50 most significant Folk singer-songwriters of the past 50 years” by Rich Warren of WFMT-Chicago. The list also included Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, Anais Mitchell, Joni Mitchell, and Danny Schmidt. In May of 2018, Bedford was named…
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Beth Watts Nelson

Beth Watts Nelson

Beth Watts Nelson Beth Watts Nelson is a Kansas City based singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and lifelong student of music. In addition to solo performances, she can be heard in several projects throughout the KC area including Konza Swamp Band, CATGUT, Cee Dee Vee, and her latest endeavor, Little Miss Dynamite. Building…
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