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Brandee Younger Trio - Kente Arts at the New Hazlett Theater

Brandee Younger Trio - Kente Arts at the New Hazlett Theater

Brandee Younger has almost single-handedly made a persuasive argument for the harp’s role in contemporary jazz. New York Times

Ever-expanding as an artist, Brandee has worked with cultural icons including Common, Lauryn Hill, and John Legend. Brandee Younger made history by becoming the first Black woman to be nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition. 

She has curated a number of performances dedicated to honoring the work of Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane