New Logo Who Dis
Hey fam! Check out my brand spakin’ new logo, designed by the super talented Emily Shirley!
NEW SINGLE RELEASE “WHERE DOES THE LOVE GO?” PREMIERED ON KUTX!
Listen to my new single, “Where Does the Love Go?” anywhere you stream music! It was premiered on KUTX as the Song of the Day — check out the sweet write-up!
Recording Academy Membership
I am psyched to announce that I have been invited to join the Recording Academy (GRAMMYS) as a voting member! In addition to wonderful networking opportunities + being able to vote for Grammy nominations (thereby hopefully helping to ensure all genres and people are represented), I’ll be able to advocate for music makers directly with […]
“BROKE” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO RELEASE
“Broke” is a call to action for us to acknowledge our complicity in systems of oppression and our moral responsibility to actively engage in the process of dismantling injustice. Video by Jonathan K. Horstmann.
NEW SINGLE RELEASE
“Broke” is OUT NOW!!! Available on all your preferred streaming platforms. Spotify / Apple Music / Soundcloud / YouTube
New Nori Video!!
Please check out this Nori video for our song, “I See You.” It was recorded in late February 2020, just before our world changed to a world of distance and isolation; 8 musicians in one room playing music at the same time, together. This video was recorded with the help of Michael Landon at Estuary […]
NEW VIDEO!!
New video alert!! Check out this new tune I wrote called “Broke,” filmed by Cameron J Smith live at the Black Fret Summer Sessions concert series at the Long Center on June 7, 2019. Audio mix by Ryan and Keith over at Suite2e Studios.Broke-AkinaAdderley I’m really […]
NORI RELEASES SECOND FULL-LENGTH ALBUM, BRUISE BLOOD
Have you purchased your copy of Nori’s 2nd album, Bruise Blood? If not, get on that! I’m so incredibly proud of this record. Visit https://nori.bandcamp.com/album/bruise-blood-album to get your copy! Here’s a lovely review (one of my favorites) from the Austin Chronicle:
“Three-note motifs reverberate […]
NORI RELEASES DEBUT FULL-LENGTH ALBUM, WORLD ANEW
I am so proud and thrilled to announce that Nori’s debut full-length album, World Anew, was officially released today! This project has been and continues to be one of my most fulfilling musical adventures. I’ve been describing the music like this: folk songs, written as world music songs, played as jazz songs. Bust a listen at
AKINA ADDERLEY DAY!
On June 28, 2012, Mayor Lee Leffingwell proclaimed Akina Adderley Day in Austin, Texas! I was invited to City Hall for the official ceremony, during which I performed a song with a few Vintage Playboys and was presented with a beautiful proclamation by Sheryl Cole. I am humbled, honored, and […]