Episode 04: The String Queens

The String Queens are a dynamic trio that bring a soulful sound to inspire musicians and audiences alike to move and to “love, hope, feel, and imagine.” Based in Washington DC, The Strings Queens are Dawn Johnson, viola; Élise Sharp, cello; and Kendall Isadore, violin. 

Dawn, Élise, and Kendall share with us how culture, family, and education inspires them to be the musicians they are today. As musicians and also teachers, they value education and the importance to always keep learning. 

The Strings Queens discuss their partnership and project with ESPN for "The Championships, Wimbledon 2021 promotional global campaign." Playing their arrangement of Harry Styles’ "Golden" is "symbolic of how well Wimbledon marries tradition and progress in a contemporary world."

To learn more about The String Queens, check out their website at The String Queens, Facebook, and/or Instagram. 

Also, to learn more about the DC Youth Orchestra Program, a nonprofit organization, that The String Queens value, please check out their website at DC Youth Orchestra Program.

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Music in this Episode: 

—“Golden” written by Harry Styles, Mitch Rowland, Tyler Johnson and Kid Harpoon; trio arrangement by The String Queens. Performed by The String Queens. Kendall Isadore, violin;  Élise Sharp, cello; and Dawn Johnson, viola. 

—Podcast intro and outro music was composed and produced by Amy Baskurt and Heather Wang. Segue property of Garageband.