Brandee Younger per Bari in jazz 2026

The extraordinary Brandee Younger, harpist and composer among the most innovative on the international scene, presents a project that redefines the role of the harp in contemporary jazz. With a unique style that intertwines spiritual jazz, R&B, and hip-hop influences, she is considered the ideal heir to Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby. Harpist Brandee Younger, bassist-producer Rashaan Carter, and drummer Allan Mednard were on tour when they discovered the term "gadabout" — a carefree pleasure-seeker who is always on the move, looking for fun regardless of the circumstances. The word of the day turned into the word of the tour, and it seemed to describe their mission. Over the past year, she faced personal challenges, so the concept of "gadabout" served as a helpful reminder that life happens to everyone and that seeking radiance in the midst of struggle is essential. In 2022, she made history by becoming the first African American woman nominated for a Grammy® Award for Best Instrumental Composition. In the same year, she was also nominated for a NAACP Image Award and subsequently won the NAACP Image Award 2024 in the Best Jazz Album category for her latest album, Brand New Life, and she was awarded the Doris Duke Artist Award 2025. Continuously expanding as an artist, she has collaborated with cultural icons such as Common, Lauryn Hill, John Legend, Pharoah Sanders, and Christian McBride.
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