New IWM Album Release - Spring 2026:
Path of Light
Jacqueline Cordova-Arrington, flute
Path of Light is a flute-centered album created during the 2020 shutdown to highlight female composers who use storytelling as a central musical element. Originating from a collaboration with Gretchen Yanover, the project evolved into a curated collection focused on narrative, social reflection, and imaginative listening. Its centerpiece, Tasting the Night, inspired by Kara Rutledge Durant’s Jaro and Frog, explores empathy and shared humanity through contrasting perspectives. Overall, the album brings together story-driven works that immerse listeners in diverse musical narratives.
BeLonging
Imani Winds x Andy Akiho
“BeLonging”, the sweeping collaboration from 5X GRAMMY-nominated composer and steel pannist Andy Akiho and 2024 GRAMMY-winner Imani Winds. Inspired by the sounds and protests of immigrants held at a Brooklyn detention center, the album features a series of highly choreographed movements for wind quintet and steel pan that speak to the universality of humanity, even — especially — when that humanity is bound. Originally workshopped at Rikers Island, this message is carried by the captivating performances of both the quintet and composer, as well as their own spoken words.
BeLonging is out now on Aki Rhythm Press, executive produced by IWM. Imani Winds commissioned the original work “BeLoud, BeLoved, BeLonging”.
GRAMMY NOMINATED!
Video Release: Passion for Bach and Coltrane
Imani Winds, Harlem Quartet, Neal Smith, Alex Brown, and Edward Perez, and poet A.B. Spellman came together to record Jeff Scott's concert-length oratorio Passion for Bach and Coltrane. The concert film is available now, released on Good Friday, March 29th, 2024. Watch the GRAMMY-award winning full-length concert video now streaming on Vimeo!
Imani Winds Awarded Grammy for Best Classical Compendium
