“A lot of us can relate when we do this kind of work when we’re trying to reimagine new worlds, that it can feel isolating” – Ahya Simone
Ahya Simone is a Detroit-based harpist, singer, performance artist, and filmmaker. She has performed extensively in Detroit, nationally and internationally and her versatile approach to harp and vocals ranges from classical, experimental, electronic, R&B, and soul.
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What do you think of Anya Simone's magical harp skills?
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Can't understand the words
Play that harp Love!
Playing the harp is part of so called negroes culture do your thang sista
That powerful message
It doesn’t look like you are looking at the music- did you work on memorizing this? Or did you learn Suzuki method? I’ve heard Salzado is similar to Suzuki. I would be interested in knowing how you learned to play harp. I think there are some good things about Suzuki method for learning instruments but some big downfalls too
I wish I could read music. I play harp too but never learned to read music very well, unfortunately
Very nice technique you have nice strong joints and are way better at ensuring your thumb and finger do the correct thing after the strings are plucked. Good flat hand technique too. Beautiful.
Beautiful playing and singing
AMAZING
YOUR VOICE. HEAVENLY
BLACK QUEEN
SICK
came here after the vuitton show, amazing artist!
phenomenal