Joy Zimmerman Joy Zimmerman is a folk and acoustic roots singer-songwriter creating community through music. Her latest album, Where the Light Lives, debuted at #6 on the Folk Alliance International Chart, adding to a growing list of accolades. A multi-instrumentalist and queer artist with a rich, clear voice, Joy blends…
Siri Imani Siri Imani is an artist/activist based in Cincinnati, Ohio who grew up in the arts under her mother who was a national slam poet, writer, and teacher. By 9 years old she was opening up for her and MANY of her peers. Siri was privileged to see many…
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…
Gregory Messa Gregory Messa is a freelance percussionist affiliated with the American Federation of Musicians. He has recently performed with the Eco Ensemble at UC Berkeley, The Symphony of the Hills, and the San Antonio Opera and Ballet. Greg plays congas and percussion with 'Los Nahuatlatos', a band dedicated to…
Namel Norris Namel “TapWaterz” Norris, the paraplegic hip-hop artist, has become a beacon of hope for those who face adversity, using his music to speak out against social injustices and inspire people to never give up. With an impressive resume that includes speaking at the White House, performing at the…
Martin Urbach Martin has been an educator in New York City since 2006. He has taught well over ten thousand children; from pre kindergarten to doctoral students. Martin’s first days in the classroom were in 2006, as a bucket drumming teaching artist through the Manhattan School of music (MSM). Shortly…
Nickie Conley Nickie Conley is a highly accomplished vocalist, songwriter, and performer based in Nashville, with over 30 years of experience in the music industry. In addition to her work as a background vocalist, Nickie is a gifted songwriter and performer in her own right. Her music entwines elements of…
Jean Rohe Jean Rohe writes one-of-a-kind narrative songs, concerned as much with the interior lives of her narrators as with the wider world outside them. Jean recently won the 2022 Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk songwriting contest with her deeply personal and timely song “Animal”. Her latest full-length record as…
Yoshie Nakayama Yoshie Nakayama is a composer, arranger, trombone player, singer as well as educator, based in Boston. People recognize her warm and jazzy Acappella productions. Yoshie’s creation varies from traditional Japanese songs, educational piano pieces, to jazz big band, orchestra, and so on. Some of Yoshie's works are stocked…
Lauren Adams Lauren Adams is a singer-songwriter, musician, producer, and educator at the Roses in Concrete Community School; a social justice based, visual and performing arts, and dual immersion school dedicated to growing strong leaders, visionaries, and dreamers. Connect with Lauren Website
