Teen violinist Leah Flynn hoping to work with reggae icons
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Young American violinist Leah Flynn is eager to fuse her love for classical music with that of reggae music.
Inspired by the likes and works of Beres Hammond and Shaggy, the 16-year-old musician has a growing interest in the genre and hopes to one day collaborate with both artistes.
As an African-American violinist with Jamaican heritage, Leah has been told that she does not fit the typical profile of a classical musician. In true Jamaican spirit, she has defied the odds and looks towards embracing authentic classical music while still having fun fusing the genre with others.
“I love the groove, rhythm, and feel of reggae music. In my classical training I can cross over to other genres, and this gives me a chance to improvise more”, said Leah.
The ‘go-getter’ recently released a video showcasing her cover of Bob Marley’s renowned single ‘One Love’.
“Bob Marley is a legend, an icon; it was a no-brainer for me to choose a song from him to present to my fanbase locally and internationally. The single One Love speaks to solidarity and has a global reach,” mused the young violinist.
Leah was recently accepted into Carnegie Hall and its Weill Music Institute Intensive Summer Program in New York.
Her acceptance letter states that being chosen for the orchestra “is a remarkable accomplishment”, and a tribute to her hard work, talent, and passion for music.
The results of this hard work can be seen from when she was just nine-years-old.
She performed at the White House (Christmas Holiday Tours) while President Barack Obama was in office, after which she was featured on the TD Jakes Show and became the concert master for a group of teenagers at the Metropolitan Area Youth Orchestra in 2015 in Orlando.
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