M. Soto is a multifaceted creative force, blending his talents as a cinematographer, producer, engineer, and hip-hop artist. Born and raised in the heart of Brownsville, Brooklyn, M. Soto channels his life experiences into both his visuals and music, crafting stories that resonate with authenticity and raw emotion.
Sneaking Sally Through the Alley Cover, with Roses n Rust
Year: 2024
Original Song, "My Bliss"
Dr. Dorothy Adamson Holley, aka Drum Dr. Dot, performs her original song, "My Bliss," with The Harmonica Experience band. At the end of each harmonica camp, students can perform a song for the group.
Year: 2024
Uasuf Gueye - Lecture Demonstration
Uasuf Gueye, of Washington, DC, is a nationally acclaimed musician and artist. He belongs to a family of Nguewel/Diali, or oral historians and musicians. He began his study and performance of Manding and Wolof music at a very young age.
Uasuf is a dynamic djembe and dundun drummer as well as a skilled instrument craftsman. He also plays the 21-key Bala, which he learned from master artists of the Manding tradition of West Africa.
Nikolai Medtner: Fairy Tale op. 35 No. 4, "King Lear"
"Blow, wind, be angry
Till your cheeks burst..." - King Lear in the field...
Till your cheeks burst..." - King Lear in the field...
Year: 2021
Details: 4:13 min
Dr. Ramilya Saubanova a Baltimore–based pianist from the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, brings over 22 years of experience to the world of music. She has won numerous awards, including the Grand–Prix at the World Vision Music International Competition and Music without Limits International Competition. Her talent has also been recognized with prestigious scholarships, including the Presidential Scholarship of Tatarstan.