The Rabbit Room & Ruth Naomi Floyd

Project Name: Rizpah: The Act of Endurance In The Midst of Grief and Loss Artform: Music Location: Nashville, TN and Philadelphia, PA

Artist in Context Grant

A vocalist and composer, Ruth Naomi Floyd has created a discography dedicated to a sacred jazz expression. She has been at the forefront of creating vocal jazz settings that express theology and justice for over 25 years. She leads her own multi-faceted ensemble, and her recordings consist primarily of original compositions.

Blessed with a soaring mezzo-soprano voice, critics praise Ruth’s music for its distinctive sound of progressive ensemble jazz that is seamlessly blended with messages of hope, faith, redemption, and love.