The Art of Music Concert w/Sharon Blu Walker, Julie Bonk & special guest Cornell Kinderknecht

Cornell Kinderknecht is a world-renowned woodwind artist, recording professional, & educator based in Dallas, Texas. His career is defined by his mastery of world flutes & a unique musical style that blends classical, folk, & world influences. Beyond regular festival performances, he has performed as a soloist at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall. Cornell’s 2019 album, Into Stillness, reached #7 on the Billboard New Age Albums chart. He is a winner of the Indian Summer Music Award (2014) & has twice been a finalist for “Musician of the Year” at the Texas Music Awards.

Julie Bonk is a highly accomplished jazz and blues musician, educator, & composer based in Texas. Her career is distinguished by her work as a pianist, her high-profile collaborations with legendary artists, & her influence as a mentor to several award-winning artists, most notably Nora Jones, Scott Hoying & Mark G. Meadows. Julie has performed for three U.S. Presidents & played duets with President George H.W. Bush. Julie toured and recorded a Grammy-winning album with the Mexican rock band El Haragán.

Sharon Blu Walker, also known as “Cadillac Blu,” is an American roots singer, songwriter, & storyteller with a career spanning over six decades. Her work is characterized by a blend of classic country, ’70s folk, & original “American Roots” sounds.