Mother Outsider

‘Mother Outsider’ represents the experience of those who have moved away from their comfort zone - be it country, culture, ecosystem, or artistic endeavors - to express creativity in a place more suitable for their voice. It is a movement that gives prominence to those who aren't afraid to use their voice apart from the structure of support of someone who orginated where their true purpose lies.

Mother Outsider will feature three exceptional musical acts with readings interspersed, weaving a storyline throughout the show. Dont miss out on this dynamic performance featuring the all too rare cross collaboration between artist and author.

Featured artists include:

Jesse Harris is a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, singer, guitarist, and producer of artists from all over the world. Originally from New York City, he began making records in the mid ’90s. Since then he has released more than 20 albums under his own name, as well as many others with various projects and artists. His latest, Paper Flower, a collection of new songs, was recorded in Paris with his old friends Kenny Wollesen and Tony Scherr (who used to accompany Jesse as The Ferdinandos), plus special guests.

https://jesseharrismusic.com/

Aayushi Karnik is a singer-songwriter originally from India. She moved here in 2018 to pursue her Bachelors in Jazz Guitar at the Juilliard School and after graduating in 2022 she has been pursuing multiple projects while also doing side-person work with the likes of Christian McBride and Geoffrey Keeezer. According to Jazz Legend Wynton Marsalis, "Aayushi's playing, writing, and singing speak directly to the universality of the blues. She is a natural with human concerns and insights that touch something deep inside all of us."

The New York-based singer and songwriter, Vanisha Gould has been a fixture at uptown venues and downtown clubs for the past several years, leading various bands. Through frank delivery and subtle-gestured phrasing, she shares stories teeming with empathy, humor and self-reflection. Vanisha brings her own interpretation of existing works alongside trio mates Chris McCarthy, Tyrone Allen and Adam Arruda.

https://www.freshsoundrecords.com/14467-vanisha-gould-albums

K Hank Jost is a writer of fiction, educator, and editor born in Texas and raised in Georgia. He is the author of the novel-in-stories Deselections, the novel MadStone, is editor-in-chief of the literary quarterly A Common Well Journal. His fiction has been recently featured in Vol.1 Brooklyn, Hobart, Poverty House, BULL, Misery Tourism, Archway Editions Journal, and Serpent Club’s New Writing. He is currently seeking representation/a publisher for his newest novel, Aquarium, while he works on his fourth book, Ordinary Time. As an educator Hank has led workshops at the Brooklyn Center for Theatre Research, been a featured editor at the Barrelhouse Conference 2024, and teaches at Gotham Writers Workshop.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Williamsburg Art and Historical Center, 135 Broadway, Brooklyn, United States