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Dr. Emma Dayhuff drops her debut album, Innovations & Lineage: The Chicago Project, on August 15, 2025—a soulful journey through 15 years of Chicago’s vibrant creative music scene, featuring legends like Dee Alexander, Kahil El’Zabar, and Isaiah Collier across four generations. After returning to jam sessions in 2011, she immersed herself in the city’s rhythm-driven ethos, learning integrity, fellowship, and boldness from its artists. Even after moving to New York, the Chicago sound remained alive in her DNA—rekindled through collaborations with Collier, who helped her rediscover musical freedom. This album is a living griot tradition, honoring lineage while forging new sonic paths. A seasoned performer and educator at Loyola Marymount University, Dayhuff bridges global stages with classroom wisdom, guiding students to honor their roots while claiming their own voice.

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