Black and Latinx Women Composers for the Guitar

Dr. Ciyadh Wells is a guitarist who not only considers herself an artist, but also an activist

and scholar. With a passion for promoting diversity and inclusivity in the arts, she firmly

believes that access to artistic experiences of all kinds is crucial for a healthy society.

Ciyadh strives to leverage the power of music to ignite transformative change and to

foster community. Currently, she is the Executive Director at Castle of our Skins.When

not playing the guitar, Ciyadh is also an avid language learning enthusiast and reader.

Guitar at Bloomingdale & BTP

This event is part of the Guitar at Bloomingdale Concert Series, which features performances by BSM guitar faculty and guest artists. The series is made possible thanks to individual donations and support from the Bloomingdale Training Program in Guitar—a holistic approach to music education that includes private instruction in guitar, ensemble playing, and music theory training. Please consider donating today; through your generosity, BSM can continue to inspire and engage our community.

— Dr. José Maldonado, Director of Guitar Studies

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bloomingdale School of Music, 323 W 108th Street, New York, United States