Elena B Williams is a 2021 Virgina Giodano Memorial Fund Artist Honoree, her music is a unique blend of soulful-folk and jazzy-blues. With a powerful voice that hits you in the heart and honest lyrics that tell stories of life as it is, her Samoan heritage and a desire to celebrate the beauty of nature, Elena’s songs will connect you to yourself and the world around you. Elena will be joined by Rachel Heaton on the violin. Rachel has explored the versatility of the violin in genres from classical, blues, folk to Irish traditional music. Her musical path has crossed and meandered with Elenas over many years. They share a deep reciprocal respect and joy to be sharing music together that provides the foundation to their improvisational performances that are both unique and powerful. “I heard a voice that stopped me in my tracks. I turned and walked back through the crowds of people, my ears and heart following her song. I saw a woman stoic in her presence, with a voice so unique and full of soul. I was simply captivated. I asked her that day if she would be interested in touring with us.”- Donna Simpson (The Waifs) Entry By Donation