To the uninitiated, how would you describe your music?

As a singer-songwriter, cellist my music is eclectic acoustic soul with blues, classical, jazz and reggae influences.

What would you say to someone to tempt them to come along to the Spiegeltent to try out some new sounds?

Life is short 🙂

What’s your ultimate direction for your music? (Fame and fortune?!)

Creating a legacy of music to cultivate positive global communities.

What do you do outside music to rejuvenate your creativity?

Sew, speak French, hang out with family & friends, dance, practice yoga and walk in the woods.

Out of the other acts at the Spiegeltent – who would you love to see and why?

Binker & Moses.  I love their raw energy and spontaneity!

What do you hope audiences will leave with after experiencing your performance?

I hope they’ll leave feeling uplifted, inspired and bursting to make music themselves.

What are you most looking forward to about your visit to Harrogate?

Meeting the wonderful Spiegeltent audience!

Anything to add?

Reuben, my cello, is celebrating his 40th birthday this year.

Ayanna Witter-Johnson will perform on Saturday 30 June in the Spiegeltent. Book online or call 01423 562 303.