Music is rarely about the notes themselves; it is about the space they create for the inner journey. Based in London and drawing from my Greek and Egyptian roots, my work is a dialogue between Eastern aesthetics and a modern, grounded edge.
I am drawn to the textures of the human path—the quiet transitions, the weight of persistence, and the tension between highs and lows. To me, silence is an anchor, but loud is not only noise; it is life.
As the founder of the Harper Trio, I explore the intersections of spiritual jazz and ethnojazz, from my debut album Passing By to my latest work, Dialogue of Thoughts (2025). Recording at Abbey Road Studios was an act of intentionality—capturing the resonance of every vibration to create a sanctuary of sound.
This work has been presented from Later… with Jools Holland and the EFG London Jazz Festival to the Royal Albert Hall and the Montreal Jazz Festival.
This artistry is anchored in my work as a music therapist and PhD researcher. Whether teaching at Roehampton University or leading projects in the Athens State Prison, my mission remains the same: translating the multicultural human path into sound.
Maria-Christina Harper, Sound Artist
