This is the cutting edge of classical music. Black Lives in Music presents Classically Black, a ground-breaking full day and night event exploring the experience of being a minority in classical music. From leading black composers to new emerging talent, from vital panel discussions to a bespoke new show with Ayanna Witter-Johnson, come and celebrate the works and legacies of Black composers while asking ‘what is classical now?’ ...
Hey! I will be performing in London’s Hyde Park on Friday 5 July 2024 for @andreabocelliofficial’s 30th anniversary concert at American Express presents @bsthydepark 💜 It’s going to be a very special day of world-class music ✨ Book your tickets now at bst-hydepark.com (link in bio) VIP tickets and hospitality packages are available. #BSTHydePark#AyannaWitterJohnson ...
I'm delighted to be back in the land of theatre composing the music for a new play written by the star of critically acclaimed Channel 4 show We Are Lady Parts, Faith Omole.It's a story of grief, belonging, and a family on the edge. Directed by Rebekah Murrell (J’ouvert, West End) with a cast including BAFTA winner Rakie Ayola.It's running from the 15th June - 27th July 2024 so click HERE to book.It's a great story! ...
It’s here and I’m delighted to share it with you - my new EP ‘Colour War’. Four songs that explore my experience as a Black woman and artist at this moment in time. I explore a range of deeply personal topics from facing colourism to questioning social justice, allowing me to find my voice and express my truth. In this quartet of heartfelt songs, you’ll also find hope and joy, where the music becomes...
Absolutely delighted to be nominated for this year’s Royal Philharmonic Society Instrumentalist of the Year Award. Thank you so much to all the team, @ism_music and all the other nominees! 🤩 Photo by @ben_ealovega Makeup by @niedian_mua ...
Delighted that the Solem Quartet chose to feature my song 'Earth' for voice and string quartet on their latest release 'Painted Light' (Delphian Records). Stream HERE. ...
It is always a joy to collaborate with British national treasure, producer/composer Nitin Sawhney. I'm so proud of our song 'This Is Our Home' featured on his last release Identity (Warner Records). It's dedicated to my grandparents, pioneers in the Windrush Generation. I hope you enjoy this song that is so special to me. Stream HERE. ...
I am so excited to share with you the fruits of a beautiful collaboration I've been part of with the London Symphony Orchestra Percussion Ensemble. The album is a live recording of a special concert we gave last year at LSO St. Luke's as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival. Some of you were there and so I'm delighted that you'll get to re-live that night again. Over the course of a few years, Neil Percy...
The BBC Proms has been an incredible celebration of classical music this summer and I'm super lucky to have co-hosted two of the BBC Four TV Broadcasts. If you want to catch up on all the magic or re-watch them again click the following BBC iPlayer links below: PROM 5: Bomsori plays Bruch (Bomsori is a South Korean classical violinist sensation) PROM 61: Chineke! at the Proms (Chineke! Orchestra (British) - the professional orchestra in Europe to be...
Throughout all this excitement, I've been presenting a classical radio show everyday Saturday between 6-8pm on Scala Radio which has been so much fun! Two hours of inspiring and relaxing Classical music to accompany your weekends. So, you can listen on DAB digital radio, ask your smart speaker to “Play Scala Radio”, on the Scala Radio app, or online at www.scalaradio.co.uk. Each episode stays up for 30 days post broadcast so I hope you're able to...