Facing Race: A National Conference in St. Louis, MO — November 20-22, 2024

Edson Sean

Singer, Emcee, Producer |

Edson Sean is a singer songwriter born and raised in Brooklyn and heavily influenced by legends such as Stevie Wonder, Black Thought, Big Daddy Kane and Donny Hathaway. He combines a knack for storytelling with masterfully created melodies to capture the minds and hearts of diverse audiences every time he takes the stage. In addition to being a show stopping solo act, Edson Sean is also a producer, composer, sound engineer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, playing keys, bass, and guitar. Soulful jazz, Hip-Hop, R&B, Afrobeat and Reggae are only some of the genres that inspire his uniquely developed sound. Edson Sean has travelled to West Africa with Jazz at Lincoln Center, toured with The Experi3nce, collaborated with Grammy Award winning producer Diamond D, Hip Hop legends David Banner and Redman, and had his own single, “Shine Bright” considered for Grammy nomination in 4 categories. He is a strong believer in building community and bridging cultural and generational gaps through music.


Twitter: @edsonsean

Presentations from Facing Race 2020