Musician | Brooklyn, NY | Chicago, IL
Big thanks to Frank J. Oteri, Alexandra Gardner, and NewMusicBox for lifting my spirits in this time with this interview that took place just before the US outbreak of Covid-19. It feels good to be reminded(in my own voice and words) of who I am, and what is truly of value to me. From my […] Read more…
Last week, I got an interesting request from the Civic Orchestra of Chicago to help celebrate their 100th Anniversary on March 29, 2020. The orchestra had remotely recorded Tchaikovsky’s 5th Symphony (which was also played at their inaugural concert), then wanted to commission seven composers to take those recordings and create something of their own. […] Read more…
So proud to have been able to share my own story and represent Haiti in this awesome Q&A featured in the latest issue of Aphrochic Magazine. About my work, the publication says, “In her Grammy-nominated solo debut, Fanm d’Ayiti, Nathalie Joachim’s crisp vocals pair beautifully with her stunning arrangements of flutes, strings, and electronics to […] Read more…
Big Ears Festival was honestly one of the performances I was most looking forward to this season. Very sad that it’s been cancelled, but very glad that WUOT still shared this fun interview that Spektral Quartet‘s Doyle Armbrust and I did. Hope everyone is staying healthy and safe out there. > Listen to the WUOT […] Read more…
The first little glimpse of musical joy to come amidst COVID-19 was being able to join my friends Nadia Sirota, Timo Andres and Gabriel Cabezas in an online concert for Nadia’s podcast, Living Music. We streamed it on Facebook Live, had some awesome conversation, and each performed some beautiful music. This version of the show […] Read more…
I had the incredible honor of performing at Haiti Cultural Exchange’s tribute to Haitian icon Toto Bissainthe. The show featured an amazing audiovisual installation chronicling her life, and interpretations of her work performed by myself, Riva Nyri and Talie. Toto was huge inspiration in the making of my album, Fanm d’Ayiti, so it was wonderful to […] Read more…
Although I didn’t come home with a statue (hats off to the queen, Angelique Kidjo), I topped some very awesome best dressed lists for this year’s Grammys! The entire experience – from being nominated for my debut album, to presenting all of the classical awards, to rocking the red carpet – was a life win […] Read more…
United States Artists (USA) has announced its 2020 USA Fellows, and Nathalie Joachim is among them. The press release states that “this year, fifty artists across ten creative disciplines will receive unrestricted $50,000 cash awards. The award honors their creative accomplishments and supports their ongoing artistic and professional development.” “We are so honored to celebrate […] Read more…
Meet The First-Time GRAMMY Nominee: Nathalie Joachim On The Haitian Musical Roots Of ‘Fanm d’Ayiti,’ Community Building & Standing In Her Truth. Bonus: Watch the new official music video for Lamizè pa dous from Fanm d’Ayiti, featuring Spektral Quartet. > Watch the video and read the full story Read more…
Haitian American flutist, vocalist and composer Nathalie Joachim’s first featured solo album “Fanm d’Ayiti” has earned her a Grammy nomination for Best World Music Album. Joachim joins Here & Now’s Tonya Mosley to discuss how her album celebrates her Haitian heritage and some of the country’s unrecognized female artists. > Listen here Read more…