The Archive
Two-time Grammy-winning musical architect. Sundance Composer Fellow. A body of work spanning orchestral premieres, cinematic scores, cultural installations, and genre-defining albums.
Projects
Symphonic · 2014
Pioneered the first Hip-Hop composition performed by the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center.
Symphonic · 2008
Architected the first Hip-Hop strings arrangement. Mos Def Live at Carnegie Hall.
Symphonic · 2022
Directed and orchestrated the first All-African-American orchestra in Academy Awards history.
Awards · Grammy
Two-time Grammy winner. Orchestrated the Big Band arrangement for Nas at the 2022 ceremony.
Event · 2022
Orchestrated the 'Lift Every Voice' symphonic performance for a global audience.
Fellowship
Named Composer Fellow for visionary film and television scoring.
Symphonic · 2022
Directed CNN's Juneteenth Celebration — the first All-African American orchestra on the Hollywood Bowl stage.
Installation · Commission
Commissioned to architect permanent sonic installations at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
