Brandee Younger is redefining the role of the harp in contemporary music, blending jazz, hip-hop, soul and experimental sounds with a deep respect for the instrument’s legacy.
A pioneering harpist, composer and educator, Younger has collaborated with artists including Lauryn Hill, Common, John Legend, Pharoah Sanders and Christian McBride. Her groundbreaking work has earned Grammy and NAACP Image Award recognition, including the 2024 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Jazz Album for Brand New Life.
Drawing inspiration from jazz harp icons Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane, Brandee Younger is forging a new path for the instrument — powerful, deeply personal and unmistakably contemporary.
