Cassie Watson Harpist from New Orleans, LA

Cassie Watson is a harpist in New Orleans, specializing in jazz, celtic and folk music. Cassie plays expressive tunes on both celtic (lever) and pedal harp. She has showcased the beauty of harp music in various settings, from concerts and jam sessions to private weddings and banquets. Cassie's style is best described as elegant, soulful and meditative. She has been commended on some of her interpretations of traditional black spirituals and African American folk music for the harp. Cassie fell in love with the harp as a young adult and has studied with acclaimed harpists such as Patrice Fisher, Brandee Younger, Deborah Henson-Conant, Gabriella Pinto and many others. She embraces all genres of music and loves to experiment with new sounds and settings.