By Anne White
Andromeda Turre took the stage at Grace Farms on Saturday night with the kind of quiet confidence that comes from knowing exactly why you’re there. No theatrics, no pretense—just a musician completely locked into her purpose. The audience had come for a concert, but as soon as she started singing, it was clear they were in for something more.
Turre’s From The Earth is bigger than an album—it’s a statement. According to Jazz Views, the project was inspired by her 2022 trip to Iceland, where she stood under the aurora borealis and found herself thinking about the planet, its fragility, and the role of music in telling that story. That experience shaped the songs she performed at Grace Farms, a venue known for its commitment to blending music, art, and social impact.
“Andromeda’s performance truly moved forward the mission of Grace Farms by giving voice and sound to issues of the earth,” said Chelsea Thatcher, Founding Creative Director and Chief Strategic Officer. “It was profound to witness Andromeda’s journey at Grace Farms, which started by an invitation by Marcus G. Miller to perform early portions of her album during our winter Songs of the Season in 2022.”
Saturday night felt like the full-circle moment.
When she performed Cryosphere, a track about the loss of the polar ice caps, the effect was immediate. The song, which is nominated for Best Social Awareness Song at the 2025 World Entertainment Awards, according to AndromedaTurre.com, doesn’t beg for attention—it commands it. Before starting, Turre simply said, “Everything we do leaves an imprint.” Then, as the slow, deliberate arrangement unfolded, her voice floated through the space, carrying both the weight of the message and the ease of a seasoned jazz artist.
Grace Farms, with its expansive glass walls and open design by SANAA, felt like the ideal setting for a performance like this. According to Thatcher, “Music at Grace Farms offers an exceptional live experience, demonstrating how music and space enhance one another. Every program is crafted to foster connection, making music not just something to hear, but something to feel and share.”
Turre’s reach extends far beyond the stage. According to Paris Move, she has performed in 17 countries and collaborated with some of the most respected musicians in jazz. From The Earth includes contributions from her father, trombonist Steve Turre, as well as pianist ELEW and vibraphonist Chien Chien Lu. These influences could be heard throughout the night—her sound moves seamlessly between classic jazz phrasing and contemporary global rhythms, never feeling forced or out of place.
Beyond her music, Turre is also an advocate for inclusion in the arts. According to AndromedaTurre.com, she is a Cornell University-certified Diversity & Inclusion consultant who has been working with schools, arts organizations, and municipalities since 2007 to create conversations about culture and representation through music. That passion for connection was evident throughout the performance—she wasn’t just singing; she was drawing people into the larger story she’s trying to tell.
She also composes for film, television, video games, and theater, because, of course, she does. According to Jazz Views, her work in different mediums follows the same guiding principle: music should make people think, feel, and engage.
By the time the performance ended, there was a brief, meaningful silence before the applause—a moment where it felt like the audience wasn’t quite ready to let go of what they’d just experienced.
Some artists put on a great show. Some leave people thinking long after the last note.
On Saturday night at Grace Farms, Andromeda Turre did both.
