As a Nigerian native and a settler of Prince George’s County Maryland, Ucee-Uchenna (they/them) is an interdisciplinary researcher, musical artist, and teacher. Graduating with a master’s degree in Music History, they have conducted ethnographic research examining race, decolonization, social cultures, the music building, and mental health and wellness to critically analyze the human experience in their reparative work. They have performed in various venues across Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Massachusetts as a violist of 13 years and chamber musician. As a dynamic artist, Ucee enjoys exploring various types of movement and dance, especially from the contemporary, jazz, and West African tradition.
