Jen Shyu
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Jen Shyu is a singer, composer, and instrumentalist. She has received several awards including a MacDowell Fellowship
. She sings with the band Jade Tongue and also performs with Steve Coleman’s
Five Elements.
MacDowell Colony
The MacDowell Colony is an art colony in Peterborough, New Hampshire, U.S.A., founded in 1907 by Marian MacDowell, pianist and wife of composer Edward MacDowell. She established the institution and its endowment chiefly with donated funds...
. She sings with the band Jade Tongue and also performs with Steve Coleman’s
Steve Coleman
Steve Coleman, born , is an African American saxophone player, spontaneous composer, composer and band leader. His music and concepts have been a heavy influence on contemporary jazz.-Chicago:...
Five Elements.
Awards
- MacDowell Fellowship
- 2007 BRIOBronx Recognizes Its Own AwardThe Bronx Recognizes Its Own Award honors Bronx artists in a number of categories. It is given yearly by the Bronx Council on the Arts. Winners must be residents of the Bronx and are expected to do community service for a local arts organization as part of the award...
award - 2009 BRIO award
- 2011 BRIO award