Bro Paul Brown on Playing Every Note with Gratitude The award-winning keys player and producer shares how he was a once-destitute kid who found a lifelong home in music Written by Lisa Battles Memphis-based keys player, songwriter and producer Brother Paul Brown has an unforgettable spirit onstage and off – full of life and contagiously […] The post Bro Paul Brown appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Indie Artist and Producer Illicit Ghost on Music as a Guiding Lifeline The musician, songwriter and producer shares how songs travel faster than light through life’s dark tunnels Written by Lisa Battles New York native, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Illicit Ghost made the move to Nashville in 2022. It was a bold decision to move […] The post Illicit Ghost appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Pianist Lara Downes on charting new dimensions The acclaimed artist shares how a search for self-identity led to amplifying the voices of others Written by Lisa Battles Pianist Lara Downes holds a place, places even, that few classical musicians occupy today. Her approach to life and work is akin to quantum mechanics, with subtle interconnections, […] The post Lara Downes appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Radiating Warmth: José Sibaja on transcending fundamentals and formalities to keep music alive Written by Lisa Battles Warmth radiates through every part of acclaimed trumpet player José Sibaja, from his music to his mindset. Rooted deeply in his Latin American heritage and with decades of rich experience, he champions humanity, humility and humor. An 18-year […] The post José Sibaja appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Elena Bonomo on finding delight in infinite possibilities The Broadway drummer tells how curiosity and versatility have helped chart her course Written by Lisa Battles Elena Bonomo says it’s a meditative moment when she takes command of the beat eight shows weekly as the drummer for Broadway’s Tony-award winning musical, SIX. The setting wouldn’t give […] The post Elena Bonomo appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Kinetic Joy & Forward Motion Rebekah Ko on music, cycling and their power in dispelling limiting beliefs Written by Lisa Battles Much of Seattle percussionist Rebekah Ko’s early career has been about figuring things out—embracing the process, managing expectations, doing the work and discovering her strengths. Ko’s parents and brother immigrated from Taiwan before she […] The post Rebekah Ko appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music