Hopkins, Thea

The Washington Post has described performing songwriter Thea Hopkins as "a standout writer."

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GRAND PRIZE WINNER - GREAT AMERICAN SONG CONTEST 2021
Her song, “The Ghost Of Emmett Till” - “stunningly powerful storyline, poetically forceful
lyrical imagery and perfectly devised melodic design.”

“ 'Love Come Down', the fourth CD of Boston singer-songwriter Thea Hopkins, is a real
masterpiece.” --www.rootsville.eu

“A standout”—Washington Post

"Superb performance at the Atkinson" (UK) --http://www.fatearecords.co.uk

"The beauty of Thea's voice is matched by the brilliance of her lyrics."-- Roberta Schwartz,
Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange."

A member of Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe of Martha’s Vineyard MA, performing songwriter Thea Hopkins calls her music - Red Roots Americana

Her new album, "Here In Our World", is scheduled to be released in January 2025 and will feature original songs concerning Indigenous and non-Indigenous topics.

Each of her previous albums "Chickasaw", "Lilac Sky" and "Love Come Down", have all received high praise.

A gifted wordsmith and captivating performer, Thea Hopkins first came to greater public notice, when Peter, Paul and Mary recorded her song, "Jesus Is On The Wire". First in 2004 and again in 2010 with the Prague Symphony Orchestra. It became known as one of their later signature songs.

Festivals and venues where Thea has performed include the Kennedy Center (DC), Woody Guthrie Festival (OK), the Green Note (UK), the Brooklyn Americana Festival (UK), Moseley Folk Festival (UK), Greenbelt Festival (UK), Saltaire Festival (UK), Summertyne Americana Festival (UK), the Atkinson (UK), Int'l Festival Of Arts and Ideas (CT), Native Voices Festival (NY), Narrows Center For The Arts (MA), Museum of Fine Arts (MA), American Folk Art Museum (NY), Bluebird Cafe (TN), Smith Center For The Performing arts (NV), LaMama (NY), City Winery (NY), Club Passim (MA), Banff Centre For The Arts (CN) and the Bitter End (NY).

Booking: Dan Gewertz
email: redrootsamericana@gmail.com

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