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Ciyadh Wells

Ciyadh Wells’ (she/her) mission is to utilize the impact of music old and new to manifest moments of meaningful change. She directs the Margins Guitar Collective.
Ciyadh Wells
Evan Williams -- Photo by Amurica Photo

5 Questions to Evan Williams (composer, conductor)

Composer Evan Williams often juxtaposes multiple themes and emotions in his works, seamlessly thread...
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Ciyadh Wells
Naeim Rahmani -- Photo by Mary Whitfield

5 Questions to Naeim Rahmani (guitarist)

Seattle-based artist Naeim Rahmani is known for his striking and highly engaging performances of the...
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Ciyadh Wells
Courtney Bryan -- Photo by Taylor Hunter

5 Questions to Courtney Bryan (composer, pianist)

Award-winning composer and pianist Courtney Bryan is one of the most sought-after musicians of our t...
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Ciyadh Wells
Apollo Chamber Players Moonstrike

On Moonstrike, Apollo Chamber Players Blend Folk and Contemporary Influences

Crafting an album that is juxtaposed with whimsey and contemplation while considering the moon is no...
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Ciyadh Wells
JIJI--Photo courtesy of the artist

5 Questions to JIJI (guitarist, composer, arranger)

Guitarist, composer, and arranger JIJI is most known for her striking performances on both the class...
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Ciyadh Wells
Nnenna Ogwo -- photo courtesy of the artist

5 Questions to Nnenna Ogwo (Founder & Artistic Director, Juneteenth LP)

Nnenna Ogwo is the Founder & Artistic Director of Juneteenth LP (Juneteenth Legacy Project). Jun...
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Ciyadh Wells
Photo by Mick Haupt on Unsplash

Who Cares How You Listen? – Thoughts on Our Relationship with Recordings

As artists who are also listeners, we tend to have a complex relationship with recorded music. When...
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Christian Kriegeskotte, Ciyadh Wells
Mansi Shah--Photo by Dan Hacker

5 Questions to Mansi Shah (Colors of Classical Music)

Data scientist and flutist Mansi Shah is the creator and curator of Colors of Classical Music. Found...
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Ciyadh Wells
Damon Davis--Photo courtesy TED

5 Questions to Damon Davis (post-disciplinary artist)

Social commentary, elements of mythology, and the creation of Black joy are themes that are present...
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Ciyadh Wells
Du Yun and JACK Quartet A Cockroach's Tarantella

Du Yun and JACK Quartet Embody Anthropomorphized Insects on A Cockroach’s Tarantella

A Cockroach’s Tarantella is the latest collaboration between JACK Quartet and composer Du Yun. Relea...
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Ciyadh Wells

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