Ennanga — Bright Shiny Things

ENNANGA | ALL ABOUT THE ARTS - REVIEW

“Unpredictable. Musically elegant. Soulful. Revelatory. Technically impeccable.”

REVIEWSDaniel KnappDecember 28, 2023Ennanga

ENNANGA | MODERN NOTEBOOK - FEATURE

Essence of Ruby from Ashley Jackson’s Ennanga featured on Modern Notebook June 11-17.

FEATUREDaniel KnappOctober 3, 2023Ennanga

ENNANGA | WFMT NEW RELEASES - REVIEW

“Through the works of notable Black composers who have redefined musical landscapes, the album celebrates the centrality of the African American spiritual to the history of American music.”

REVIEWSDaniel KnappOctober 3, 2023Ennanga

ENNANGA | YOUR CLASSICAL - INTERVIEW

“I wanted to close the album by asking us to consider how we can move forward towards the future in a way in which we are changed for the better, that we're looking ahead towards a brighter day, a moment of freedom for all of us.”

REVIEWSDaniel KnappOctober 3, 2023Ennanga

ENNANGA | EBONY, WOMEN OF CLASSICAL MUSIC - REVIEW

“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.”

REVIEWSDaniel KnappOctober 3, 2023Ennanga

ENNANGA | TEXTURA - REVIEW

“On her solo debut album Ennanga, harpist Ashley Jackson honours Brandee Younger, Alice Coltrane, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and William Grant Still with stellar performances of their works.”

REVIEWSDaniel KnappOctober 3, 2023Ennanga

ENNANGA | WQXR FEATURES - REVIEW

“I hadn’t foreseen the sense of serendipity that hit me once I was among the trees and I heard the Harlem Chamber Players join Ashley Jackson in what sounded like a collective Aeolian harp.”

REVIEWSDaniel KnappOctober 3, 2023Ennanga

ENNANGA | THE WHOLE NOTE - REVIEW

“Jackson finds resolve and courage, ending this beauty-filled CD with a sense of optimism.”

REVIEWSDaniel KnappOctober 2, 2023Ennanga

ENNANGA | GRAMOPHONE - REVIEW

“Two harpist-composers, Alice Coltrane and Brandee Younger, receive performances that convey Jackson's affection for these artists and highlight her ability to bring expressive luminosity to whatever she touches.”

REVIEWSDaniel KnappSeptember 9, 2023Ennanga

ENNANGA | 2 MILLION STREAMS

Ennanga has received 2 MILLION streams!

FEATUREJessica MedoffAugust 31, 2023Ennanga

ENNANGA | OVER 1 MILLION STREAMS

Ennanga has received over 1 MILLION streams!

FEATUREJessica MedoffJune 30, 2023Ennanga

ENNANGA | WRTI - Classical New Releases

“The playing itself is beyond assured, and yet Jackson communicates a kind of humility — there’s not a single arpeggio or glissando that lands as an ostentation.”

FEATUREJessica MedoffJune 24, 2023Ennanga

ENNANGA | VAN MAGAZINE - REVIEW

“Jackson’s sensitivity as an ensemble player on this track creates a textured and luminous landscape. You could lose yourself in it entirely without hesitation.”

REVIEWSJessica MedoffJune 23, 2023Ennanga