It was fun profiling some of the poets… back to the musicians…
NAOMI HARRIS – Solo Act – Accordion
Bio: Naomi Harris is a 14 year old accordionist who has been competing internationally representing the United States since she was 12. She started taking lessons at age nine at Able to Play Studio in Spokane, under Patricia Bartell. She has won many competitions since then including 1st place in Junior Division at the 6th JAA International Accordion Competition in Tokyo, Japan, 1st place in Open at 2014 Leavenworth International Accordion Competition, as well as 1st places in all three categories she entered for at 2014 AAA Accordion Competition in New York.
Talk to us a bit about community, about yourself as an artist, and about PorchFest, please…
“I love playing the accordion because of its sound and versatility. You attach the instrument really close to your body when you perform. You express your music using your whole body. I don’t know too much about the West Central neighborhood, but all the experiences I had in the neighborhood in the past were very positive. I was invited to perform at Salem Lutheran Church a couple of times this summer, and the people at the church was really nice and welcoming. There are a couple of restaurants my mom likes to go to at Kendall Yards and I always enjoy going there with her.”