“Edem Soul Music (Edem K. Garro) is a World-Class Vocalist, Performer & Multi-Instrumentalist currently living in Omaha, Ne. Originally from the East Coast, Edem was also raised in the Midwest. A large part of her music focuses on the ‘Creative content’ that comes from a place that can only be described as her ‘Soul’. Edem defines her sound by utilizing the many instruments she plays. Quite the instrumentalist, Edem plays over 12 instruments including the Harp, Ukulele, Guitar and various forms of African Percussion. Edem sings in English as well as in her native tongue, called ‘Ga’ originating from the Ga Tribe of Ghana, West Africa. 

 

Edem is a 13X Omaha Entertainment and Arts Award nominee, 2018 OEAA winner for Best Soul a 2020 and 2021 Winner for Outstanding World Music. After completing her 2017 residency with the Union for Contemporary Art, Edem became Omaha, Nebraska’s first Capitol District Musician in Residence. 

Recently, Edem also became a finalist in a national songwriting competition with Lincoln (Luxury Motor Vehicle). As one of the finalists, the competition awarded her a role in a national commercial campaign for the competition with Lincoln, as well as a seat at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.

 

Edem Soul Music continues to shape her sound with the very instruments she was raised by. Edem Soul Music’s sound ranges from Classical to hip-hop. Soul to Folk. Singer-Songwriter to Electronic while Utilizing stringed instruments like the Ukulele and the Harp, percussive instruments like the Djembe and much more. As you listen to ESM, you will not only hear her rhythmic African sounds and her ethereal voice, but you will also hear her soul.”

 

*More information can be found by googling Edem Soul Music, visiting edemsoulmusic.com or visiting her streaming/social media sites. @edemsoulmusic