Ashley Jackson on cover of Spotify’s Classical New Releases
“DEEP RIVER I” TOPS SPOTIFY’S CLASSICAL NEW RELEASES.
Spotify selected Ashley Jackson as the cover image for the playlist.
February 7, 2025
KCRW Names “Deep River II” a Top Tune
KCRW names “Deep River II” a Top Tune.
“Award-winning harpist Ashley Jackson, whose expressive work melds traditional classical music with the rich heritage of Black spirituality, has a new album on the horizon — Take Me To The Water (out March 21).” Read more.
March 5, 2025
Ashley Jackson is Musical America’s New Artist of the Month
Ashley Jackson is Musical America’s New Artist of the Month.
“One of my favorite recordings of 2023 was Ennanga by Ashley Jackson. An assured and original debut… An innovative programmer and member of Harlem Chamber Players, Jackson releases a follow up album, Take Me to the Water.” Read more.
March 1, 2025
EBONY: Harpist Ashley Jackson Brings On Soulful Sounds
EBONY: Harpist Ashley Jackson Brings On Soulful Sounds.
“The words "professional harpist" may not readily conjure up Black faces, but Dr. Ashley Jackson is determined to change that. The musician and scholar blends the boundaries between musical genres. As heard on her new album Ennanga, she plays music rooted in the traditions of Black America and other musical styles on the ancient stringed musical instrument. Her latest curation, Take Me to the Water, which premiered at Lincoln Center in New York City, is an immersive audio experience that brings together themes from African mythology, spiritual tradition and the transportive, magical nature of water.” Read more.
June 27, 2023