Imani Winds

Imani Winds
OriginNew York City, United States
GenresClassical, Chamber music, Jazz, Latin
Years active1997–present
LabelsKoch Int'l Classics/Koch Entertainment
MembersBrandon Patrick George, flute
Toyin Spellman-Diaz, oboe
Mark Dover, clarinet
Kevin Newton, French Horn
Monica Ellis, bassoon
Past membersValerie Coleman, flute
Jeff Scott, French Horn
Mariam Adam, clarinet
Websitewww.ImaniWinds.com

Imani Winds is a Grammy® Award-winning American wind quintet based in New York City, United States. The group was founded by flutist Valerie Coleman in 1997[1] and is known for its adventurous and diverse programming, which includes both established and newly composed works.[2] The word Imani means "faith" in Swahili. They are also active commissioners of new music with the intent of introducing more diverse composers to the wind quintet repertoire.[3]

  1. ^ Westbrook, Peter (Spring 2008). "Valerie Coleman: Revitalizing the Woodwind Quintet". The Flutist Weekly. 33: 36–39.
  2. ^ DeLorenzo, LC (19 June 2012). "Missing Faces from the Orchestra: An Issue of Social Justice?". Music Educators Journal. 98: 39–46. doi:10.1177/0027432112443263. S2CID 144082775.
  3. ^ Schweitzer, Vivien (2008-11-14). "Sound of Woodwinds, Calling for Change". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-04-09.