Kanari Haywood
KANARI HAYWOOD, whose name means “Bright
Star" has performed in many venues, including Avery Fisher Hall at
Lincoln Center under the late conductor and violinist, Yehudi Menhuin,
and with the Hartford Symphony under Robert Lancaster. She was also the
soloist for the inauguration of Senator Kevin Parker throughout the
ceremonies. Her solo voice has been featured in numerous benefit
concerts, conferences, and ecumenical settings.
Ms. Haywood’s teachers have included David Rae Smith, Elaine Malbin, Gregory Hopkins, and was privileged to have studied with the late distinguished Lola Wilson Hayes. She’s coached with Martina Arroyo and Kelly Wyatt, and currently studies with Maria Fattore.
Kanari holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Voice Performance from the Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford, where she was a member of the Chamber singers and graduated with honors. She also obtained her Masters of Human Resource Education from Fordham University and is a member of the honor society Kappa Delta Pi.
Ms. Haywood’s teachers have included David Rae Smith, Elaine Malbin, Gregory Hopkins, and was privileged to have studied with the late distinguished Lola Wilson Hayes. She’s coached with Martina Arroyo and Kelly Wyatt, and currently studies with Maria Fattore.
Kanari holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Voice Performance from the Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford, where she was a member of the Chamber singers and graduated with honors. She also obtained her Masters of Human Resource Education from Fordham University and is a member of the honor society Kappa Delta Pi.
In October 2004, Ms. Haywood performed her
critically acclaimed recital debut on the stage of the Weill Recital
Hall, at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
