Dawn Avery
Composer
Grammy Nominated Mystic Cellist/Vocalist
Holding a place of peace, spirit, and passion, Dawn Avery draws from her devotion to sacred world traditions, including those from her own Kaniènkéha (Mohawk) heritage.
Her music is a sonic journey of awareness
Dawn Avery creates contemporary soundscapes from electronica, pop and classical elements.
Privileged to work with luminaries
John Cage, Phillip Glass, Charles Wuorinen, David Darling, R.C. Nakai, Glen Velez, Sussan Deyhim, Karsh Kale, Luciano Pavarotti, John Cale, Larry Mitchell and Sting.
Blessed to have been under the guidance of spiritual teachers
Dalai Lama, Sherifa Baba Chatalkaya of the Rifa'i Sufi Order, Rick Jarow, Ron Young, Ta’wentese John, Kahehti:io Longboat, Chidvilasananda and Hilda Charleton.
With special honor to her ancestors, teachers and students.
As she enters a new phase of spiritual development
Dawn is dedicated to service, mentorship, composition and meditation.
Solace, a short film directed by Nicola Hawkins
Composed by Dawn Avery
Performed by Duo Concertante
Paris Women’s Film Festival, best composer
New York Indie Shorts, semi-finalist
Berlin Lift-Off Film Festival, official selection