by Ricky Strickler | Jun 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
To Our AYA Friends and Family- We hope you all are well and finding what you need to both show up meaningfully and care for yourself during this time. The murders of Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Rayshard Brooks, and George Floyd- the latest in the history of police...
by Ricky Strickler | Aug 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
This year, 13 amazing artists stepped into the studio to record songs for our two albums with YouthBuild Philadelphia and Girard College. While there were countless moments throughout the year that were meaningful to us, we wanted to share just a few memories here...
by Ricky Strickler | Mar 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Last week, we had the pleasure of working alongside a wonderful organization- the Smithsonian Latino Center- for ¡Descubra! : an event celebrating the power and beauty of Latina artists past and present. When two alumni of our program, Madeline Danielle and Veronica...
by Ricky Strickler | Jul 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Over the last two months, we’ve been hard at work to finalize, mix, master, press, and finally CELEBRATE THE RELEASE of our 2018 AYA Albums from YouthBuild Philadelphia, Kensington CAPA, and Olney Charter High. We are happy to say that all of this amazing new...
by Ricky Strickler | Apr 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
Stepping into the studio- whether its for the first time or the 100th- can be one of the most incredible and most intimidating experiences of a career in music. Taking this step, especially for the young artists that are part of AYA, requires courage, practice, and an...
by Ricky Strickler | Jan 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
At AYA, as a program based in courageous creativity and a knowledge of the incredible things that every young person is capable of, we believe that dreams are to be followed and goals are to be stated proudly. So, as we all continue our personal, professional, and...
