Anyah Jackson
'The Miseducation of' is a documentation
of me taking my power.
Anyah
Jackson
Creating Student Centered Spaces
The Miseducation Of...
Anyah Nancy Jackson writes song lyrics to reflect on where she fits in the world as a 22 year old Black woman. In her 4 piece unproduced project she celebrates Blackness, honors Nina Simone, and allows the process to comfort her. In her own words, she writes, “It's a curated piece that is meant to meet Black people where they are and inspire them to keep going.” Her project documents her taking her power through music and poetry.
Anyah Jackson
Anyah Nancy is a Pittsburgh-born singer/songwriter. Heavily influenced by vocalists in the likeness of Billie Holiday and Nina Simone, Anyah Nancy and her band have infused traditional Black Jazz with modern Soul and R&B.
As a student of the craft, Anyah has studied at the African American Music Institute under the acclaimed Dr. James Johnson. She has received invitations to participate in several prestigious programs including, Clazz, a music festival held in Toscana, Italy, and SCALE, an individualized artist development program for Black women in music. Anyah’s performance history includes notable venues such as Con Alma, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Soul Stage, August Wilson Center, Alphabet City, The Three Rivers Arts Festival, and many more.
As a teaching artist, she has led workshops with inservice and aspiring educators through the University of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Children’s Museum. She teaches educators how to infuse affirming music and poetry into their curriculum.
Anyah Nancy creates musical experiences where folks are affirmed, valued, loved, and celebrated. Her first EP is expected to release in the fall of 2025.
Anyah Nancy holds a bachelor’s degree in Africiology & Sociology from Temple University.