The Bayberries are a Baltimore-based female trio whose original music weaves together bluegrass and folk sounds, classical styles, and influences from around the globe. Featuring Danielle Williams on mandolin, ukulele, piano, and vocals, Samantha Flores on cello and vocals, and Hana Morford on viola, violin, and vocals.
THE BAND
Hana Morford//
Viola and Fiddle
A native Marylander, Hana Morford is a violist/violinist, educator and arts administrator. She believes deeply in the power of music to connect and engage communities, and has performed and taught extensively throughout the US. Hana is excited to make music beyond the classical concert halls in which she was trained, and has been so grateful to learn and grow with the Bayberries.
Danielle Williams// Mandolin, Ukulele, Voice
Danielle Williams is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, conductor, and passionate music educator who uses experiences she's had around the world to shape her art, inspire new projects, and fuel cross-cultural collaborations. She has lived and taught music in a wide range of contexts and locations including Palestine, Brazil, France, and Tanzania.
Samantha Flores// Cello
Mexican cellist Samantha Flores is a dynamic performer-educator and arts advocate. Her musical performances and community engagements have taken her all across the United States, Latin America, and Europe. When not making music, Samantha enjoys cooking, vintage shop exploring, and reading poetry for inspiration.
Get ready for an evening that promises to tickle your eardrums and soothe your soul. The Bayberries, a local girl gang from Baltimore, are ready to take you on a musical journey. With a blend of bluegrass, folk, and a dash of classical flair—think of it as a sonic gumbo that even your grandma would approve of—these three talented musicians are determined to leave you humming their tunes. Danielle Williams strums away on the mandolin, ukulele, and whatever else she can get her hands on; Samantha Flores brings the cello to life with her soaring vocals, while Hana Morford dances between viola and violin, proving she's got more talent in her pinky than most people do in a lifetime.
- Baltimore Moms Group (altimoremomsgroup.com)
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