“This is healing music, springing up from the Earth, like clear water. Emily is courageously sharing her creativity with the world, reminding us that singing, dreaming and dancing are our birthright. She writes hymns to connection, creation and communion.

Luke Concannon, chart topping singer-songwriter and Ed Sheeran’s hero.

Emily Nicole has memories from elementary school, creating melodies while humming in the cafeteria and covering her ears when the noise level got too loud. Her voice was her first instrument. It wasn’t until she received a piano, her favorite gift, at age 11, that she was ready to start taking piano lessons. From a young age, Nicole has had a natural affinity for creativity.

When Emily began taking piano lessons, she discovered that playing music was much more than just playing the keys; She could express herself more than words could. She would play on the piano afterschool sometimes for hours on end, expressing all her emotions. At the time, she felt she could not clique very well with many of her classmates in school and was not fond of the superficiality. She found the greatest kinship with music and it is where she found she could truly be herself. Emily was drawn to playing songs by Enya, one of her music inspirations. She felt she could access a beautiful sanctuary there.

Emily joined choir, as a student at Mount Holyoke College, where she got classical vocal training. This is where she really discovered her passion for music and singing. Emily began songwriting in 2010. Her songs are nature and dance inspired.

Emily’s upbringing, having a father from India had sparked an interest for Kirtan, which is call and response chanting. She joined a few different kirtan bands, one named Santosha, where she plays the harmonium. This type of music has had an influence on some of her songs. Her exposure to world music through dance makes her a more versatile songwriter. She has had experience with various dances such as Irish, Indian, Latin, Tango, Blues, Zouk, and Flamenco. She loves making music you can dance to. Emily has performed for ecstatic dances in Boston with the group Santosha and solo with her original released music.

In the spring of 2018, Emily began working on an album with producer, Nate Christy. Their full album “The Ocean’s Embrace” is coming in Summer 2022.