Angelica Hairston, an Atlanta-based harpist, educator, sound practitioner, and change-maker, is renowned for her mastery of the harp and dedication to amplifying voices of the African Diaspora. Certified in Music Therapy and Sound Healing, her performances, situated at the intersection of wellness and liberation have garnered global acclaim, including her notable residency as a 2023 Artist in Residence at Palm Heights Resort in Grand Cayman, 2024 National Black Arts Festival Horizon Award Winner, and 2024 appearances at distinguished venues like Carnegie Hall, the Brooklyn Museum, and Spelman College. Collaborating with leading wellness figures such as Chelsea Jackson Roberts of Peloton, Octavia Raheem of Devoted to Rest™, and Tricia Hersey of the Nap Ministry, Angelica provides harp sound baths and music for healing at wellness retreats, yoga and meditation classes, community rest practices, and healing justice events globally.

As the recipient of the prestigious 2023 Sphinx Organization’s MPower Artist Grant, Angelica received invitations to perform at the University of Ghana in Accra and renowned venues throughout Italy, Canada, and the Caribbean. Locally acclaimed as a leading Black harpist in Atlanta, she has received esteemed awards such as the Georgia Governor’s Awards for the Arts & Humanities and the Atlanta Magazine’s Women Making a Mark Award. Angelica also serves as the visionary founder and Executive Director of Challenge the Stats, an Atlanta-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering artists of color.

For bookings and to remain updated on Angelica's impactful work, please visit her website at www.angelicahairston.com or follow her on Instagram @angelharpist.