Musical Profile
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Rizpah Jazz Midi HarpistUnbelievable sound from this cutting edge artist. Rizpah's augmented harp sounds that can take on many facets of musical style! Back that with smooth vocals and you've got a hit!You Don't Know What Love Is- Audio and Windows Media Video, Compilation Video Demo  |
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Rizpah’s talent has been compared to the great Alice Coltrane, wife of John Coltrane and legendary jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby. Rizpah is embarking on what promises to be a sensational career! Hailing from Detroit, harpist Rizpah is taking the sounds of this ancient instrument to new levels. A unique mixture of Jazz, Classical and even techno funk rhythms, Rizpah is on the cutting edge of today's music .Both Rizpah and Art are alumni of the world renowned school of jazz studies at the University of North Texas.
Rizpah was the only harpist to be selected out of 52 states and 15 countries to be a part of the Henry Mancini Institute in Los Angeles, CA. In 2007 Rizpah was selected as one of 22 artists from an international pool of talent to receive the Betty Carter Jazz Residency at New York’s Kennedy Center. In 2008 Rizpah performed as a guest artist at the American Harp Society conference and a special guest appearance at the 2008 World Harp Congress in Amsterdam.
In February 2010 Rizpah will make her debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Rizpah brings a unique ambiance to every occasion; enjoy her musical prowess at your next special event! |
