Joe Kye – Past Concerts

Joe Kye discharges worlds of emotion with his lush string loops and eclectic style. From viral TikTok jingles skewering microaggressions to delivering keynote speeches about creativity, community, and identity, Joe’s work taps into an inner core, inspiring audiences to compassion and empathy. Drawing upon his immigrant upbringing, Kye weaves together electronic and acoustic textures, catchy melodies, and vocals to uplift and empower listeners. Violin-looping meets jazz, classical, and world pop in a sound that defies borders and blurs boundaries. He has opened for Yo-Yo Ma, recorded a Tedx Talk, and been featured on NPR. He's an Oregon Arts Commission 2023 Fellow.