Imani Winds
Imani Winds | |
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| Origin | New York City, United States |
| Genres | Classical, Chamber music, Jazz, Latin |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Koch Int'l Classics/Koch Entertainment |
| Members | Brandon Patrick George, flute Toyin Spellman-Diaz, oboe Mark Dover, clarinet Kevin Newton, French Horn Monica Ellis, bassoon |
| Past members | Valerie Coleman, flute Jeff Scott, French Horn Mariam Adam, clarinet |
| Website | www.ImaniWinds.com |
Imani Winds is a Grammy Award-winning American wind quintet based in New York City, United States. The group was founded by flutist Valerie Coleman in 1997 and is known for its adventurous and diverse programming, which includes both established and newly composed works. The word Imani means "faith" in Swahili. They are also active commissioners of new music with the intent of introducing more diverse composers to the wind quintet repertoire.