Our mission is to represent and honor the foundational offerings to music by Black composers and songwriters, to cultivate authentic relationships among the performers and in community, and to radiate a vibrant presence modeling diversity and delivering empowerment, healing and joy.
Our vision is that our music is a safe space for genuine joy in learning and in collaboration, even in radical collaboration, as we add poetic embodiment or dance to bring the music forward.We bring healing and transcendence to the audience.
Our music and mission convey that Black lives matter
I express here my eternal gratitude and debt to the Santa Cruz, African-American, church-going Santa Cruz community that has been an integral part of my life for 25 years or more. Thank you for your acceptance and your embrace. Together we have shared so many beautiful moments! Witness this:
Upcoming Events
May 12, 2024
Songs Our Mothers Taught Us
Santa Cruz, CA
3-5 PM, Downtown Santa Cruz at Mariposa Café (Pacific and Cathcart):
Musical Soulmates at Mariposa Café presents "Songs My Mother Taught Me": Exquisite music from Beethoven and Dvorak, to that of celebrated Ethiopian nun, Emahoy Maryam Tsegué-Guèbrou, from Betty Jackson King, from 2 Grammy nominated composers - African American composer Carlos Oliver Simon, Jr. and Paul T Sanchéz, and a Grammy Awarded composer, Eric Whitacre; poems by Lyla June, Joy Harjo, and Santa Cruz’ own past poet laureate, Danusha Lameris. Including specially created food and drinks from the Mariposa Kitchen for this event; check back for details soon.
Musical Soulmates Performers Collaborative artists include Shannon D’Antonio, Violin, Lo Schulman, Soprano; Etienne Franc, Bass; Sarah Cruse, spoken word; Guest David Anthony III, and Kate Saphir Alm, piano and Musical Soulmates Artistic Director.
Parking Available at Calvary Episcopal Church Parking Lot, corner of Lincoln and Cedar, from 2-7pm for this event.
September 22, 2024
Let the Caged Bird Sing
Santa Cruz, CA
This is the 2nd Annual Concert in honor of survivors. Raising funds and awareness for Walnut Avenue Family and Women’s Center.
Get involved
To contribute to the Harmony Youth Choir and the Performers Collaborative please click the link below. These wonderful programs rely on the generous support of the community like you to thrive. While your donations are currently not tax-deductable, we are actively working towards our vision of becoming a musical nonprofit organization.
