Where They’re From:
Rochester, NY

Who They Are:
Danielle Ponder found her own voice after years of giving a voice to others. When you think of demanding professions, it’s possible that “attorney” comes in somewhere near the top of the list — long, long hours doing mentally exhausting work. That’s what Danielle Ponder was used to when she worked as a public defender. For a long time, singing was something she did on the side, but with the release of her debut album, Some of Us Are Brave in 2022, it’s become her main focus. Ponders profound wisdom shines in her gorgeously rendered soul and R&B.

Years Active:
2018-Present

Essential Albums:
Some Of Us Are Brave (2022)