NYC Gazette

New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development has announced its Artists-in-Residence for the 2024-25 academic year. Joe Henry, a singer-songwriter and producer, will serve as the NYU-Americana Music Foundation Artist-in-Residence from November 11 to 13. During his residency, Henry will engage with students and faculty and present a public performance.

Ella Bric, a trumpet player and Latin Grammy-winning producer, is set to be the NYU-Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame Artist-in-Residence from April 29 to May 1, 2025.

The Americana Artist-in-Residence program at NYU aims to highlight the heritage of Americana music while preserving its legacy. The initiative began in the 2021-22 academic year with Rosanne Cash and has since featured artists like Brandy Clark, Allison Russell, and Taj Mahal. This program is a collaboration between Steinhardt and the Americana Music Foundation.

Jack H. Knott, Dean of the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development expressed enthusiasm about welcoming both artists: “We are thrilled to welcome Joe Henry and Ella Bric this Fall and Spring semesters to enrich our students’ education and celebrate Americana and Latin music’s rich heritage."

Joe Henry is recognized for his storytelling through music. He has released sixteen solo albums and won three Grammy Awards. His work includes collaborations with T-Bone Burnett, Ornette Coleman, Allen Toussaint, David Piltch, Patrick Warren, and Leon Henry. His compositions have appeared in films such as "Knocked Up" and "Motherhood," as well as TV shows like "The Sopranos" and "Six Feet Under." During his residency at NYU Steinhardt on November 11-13, he will participate in various activities including a conversation with Phil Galdston about songwriting.

Ella Bric has been honored twice with Latin Grammy Awards for her production work. She was named Producer of the Year at the 2018 Latin Grammy Awards—the first woman to achieve this recognition—and won another award in 2019 for her work on Gustavo Casenave's album "Balance." Her residency will include discussions on women in Latin music culminating in a public concert on May 1 at Frederick Loewe Theatre.

NYU Steinhardt prepares students for careers across various fields including arts and education. Founded in 1890 in New York City's Greenwich Village area it focuses on expanding human capacity through public service research scholarship practice global collaboration among others.