Ayanna Witter-Johnson

Ayanna Witter-Johnson is a multi-talented singer/songwriter, cellist, pianist and composer. She has a phenomenal mastery for seamlessly crossing the boundaries of classical, jazz, reggae, soul and R&B, to imprint her unique musical signature collaborating with artists including Anoushka Shankar, Nitin Sawhney, Andrea Bocelli and Jools Holland. As a composer, Ayanna has been commissioned by the London Symphony Orchestra, Güerzenich Orchester, Ligeti Quartet and Kronos Quartet.

A British born Jamaican, her music is a body of work that represents, celebrates and pays homage to her ancestral heritage, culture and identity.

Ayanna’s patrons will gain exclusive insight into her creative process as a composer (across film, tv, theatre and concerts), as well as her work as a live performer, songwriter, collaborator, dancer and actress.

Patrons are invited to join Ayanna on a journey to discover more about her African-Caribbean heritage through folk song, poetry and storytelling. Alongside this, patrons connecting with Ayanna will be able to learn about and share in the wellness practices she uses to stay balanced as an artist, such as meditations, recipes or gentle exercise routines (and can choose to receive a personalised birthday message!).

In becoming one of Ayanna’s patrons, you will be part of her creative community, supporting and inspiring her artistic growth, allowing her to delve even more fully into her artistic practice.

Listen: Mento Mood for String Quartet (live performance by the Ligeti Quartet)

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Ayanna's Updates

🔒 Summer Update 2023

Hi Patrons,

I hope you’re well and that you enjoy this summer update video I’ve made for you.

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🔒 Easter Update

Hi Patrons,

Hope you enjoy this festive update below and wishing you a fantastic Easter break.

Best wis...

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🔒 January Update

Happy (belated) New Year Patrons, I hope your 2023 is off to a fantastic start!  I’m really excited to share

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🔒 Festive Update

Hey Patrons,

I hope you enjoy this festive update.

Best wishes

Ayanna x

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🔒 The Music Patron Q&A

A series of interviews with our Music Patron composers talking about their musical inspirations and what life as a co...

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🔒 LSO Percussion Commission Update

Hey Patrons,

I have an update for you on my LSO Percussion Ensemble Commission in this v...

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🔒 Wildflower

‘Wildflower’ – a special commission that has made my childhood dreams come true 😍

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🔒 New LSO Commission (Percussion Ensemble)

Hey Patrons,

I’m delighted to let you in on the very early creative stages of my new commission from the...

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🔒 Special live show next week 🤩🎵

Special live show next week 🤩🎵

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🔒 FAIYA! – London Symphony Orchestra @ Trafalg...

Hey Patrons! I have a new update for you about the premiere of FAIYA! commissioned by the London Symphony Orchestra.<...

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🔒 Mento Mood (for String Quartet) with Audio Comment...

Commissioned by the Ligeti Quartet for Cheltenham Music Festival 2018, Mento Mood is my first official piece for String ...

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🔒 Welcome Patrons – Thank You!

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