Gwen Laster is an adventurous composer, arranger and orchestrator. A classically-trained artist/violinist with a deep appreciation for America's musical history, and a scholar of African- American musical heritage. A socially conscious activist and educator who understands the power of music to reach and touch everyday people. Her playing is poignant, descriptive and always relevant. Perhaps that's why she has recorded and performed with the world's most influential, creative and innovative artists. The list reads like a “who's who” of modern masters: Andrea Bocelli, David Foster, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Shaggy, Aretha Franklin, Solange, Mark Anthony, J Lo, Shakira, Burt Bacharach, Gladys Knight, Natalie Cole, Anthony Braxton, Nona Hendryx, Wadada Leo Smith, William Parker, Danny Elfman, Sun Ra Arkestra, Tyler the Creator, Jon Batiste, Deborah Cox, Emeline Michel, We Free Strings and Andrew Baba Lamb.

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