Brandee Younger

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Jazz Talk

Melbourne International Jazz Festival

17 episodes

4 months ago

Jazz Talk is Melbourne International Jazz Festival's podcast of conversations, panels, and masterclasses, recorded live at the festival. Each episode offers fascinating insights into the world of jazz, improvisation, and music from Australia and the world.

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Brandee Younger

Jazz Talk

1 hour 1 minute 17 seconds

4 months ago

Brandee Younger

Brandee Younger (USA)

Proudly supported by PBS 106.7FM.

Hear from pioneering jazz harpist, Brandee Younger in this artist talk, facilitated by Mike Gurrieri. Sonically innovative harpist, Brandee Younger, is revolutionising the instrument for the modern era—working relentlessly to stretch boundaries and limitations for harpists.

From collaborating with cultural icons including Pharaoh Sanders, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Drake, Robert Glasper, Charlie Haden, Makaya McCraven and The Roots, to making history as the first Black woman to be nominated for a GRAMMY Award for Best Instrumental Composition, Younger is consistently recognised as the premier harpist of her generation.

Join this pioneering jazz harpist as she reflects on her career, creative process and the future of her instrument.

Facilitator: Mike Gurrieri

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