Destiny Muhammad, the self-dubbed "harpist from the hood", a curator, composer, bandleader and yes - harpist - is an Oakland-based musician with a unique vision: jazz inspired by Alice Coltrane, with deep Celtic roots.
Here's what critics have to say about The Destiny Muhammad Trio:
"Whether interpreting jazz standards or her original tunes, Muhammad turns every piece into a soulful adventure." - Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
"While certainly inspired by Alice Coltrane, Muhammad brings her own unique touch to the strings, as well as a contemporary melodic style that is exacting, whether she is working solo or accompanied" - Denise Sullivan | DownBeat Magazine
"Destiny Muhammad is a masterful, exploratory musician." SFJAZZ www.sfjazz.org
Artist Bio: Destiny Muhammad is a Recording/Performing Artist, Band Leader, Composer & Producer. Her genre , "Celtic to Coltrane" is cool and eclectic with a feel of Jazz & Storytelling to round out the sonic experience. Destiny collaborations, curations and commissioning include: Grace Cathedral Christmas Concert Series; Stanford Jazz Festival featured Artist; Santa Cruz Symphony Recital Series; San Jose Jazz Fest Jazz Aid Commissioned Artist; Guest/Collaborator with Composer Marcus Shelby for Zaccho Dance ‘The Peoples Palace’ and featured on KQED Podcast & Sunday Music Drop; SFJAZZ Teaching Artist; Tribute to Native American Jazz Artist Jim Pepper and Guest Artist for Living Jazz Tribute to Dr Martin Luther King.