Joy Lapps

A steelpan virtuoso, internationally lauded artist, composer, speaker, consultant and educator. Her repertoire blends Afro-Caribbean and Afro-Brazilian rhythmic and harmonic patterns while leaving “plenty space” for spontaneity. Joy activates spaces for community building and creative expression, using the steelpan as her primary tool for engagement. The Edwards Summer Music Series is generously supported by the Edwards Charitable Foundation and the presenting Sponsor Foresters Financial