Juliette Jones

Oscars 2026. Grateful to have been in the orchestra for such a beautiful night celebrating the art of storytelling. Deep appreciation to @michaelbearden for his vision and leadership (your commitment to music-making is a masterclass); to @chriswaldencomposer for his incredible arrangements and orchestration (I love playing your charts); and to the Fine Line Music team for their tireless music prep that helped bring it all together. It truly takes a village, and I’m honored to be part of this special community. And special congratulations to @ludwiggoransson and the entire team on the Oscar for Sinners. Having played on those sessions, it was especially meaningful to bear witness! From the studio to the stage, the deep love and respect for music, craft, and legacy poured into that score will forever be resonant. This is a moment that I will forever hold close! Standing in gratitude and joy ✨

Art Basel. Miami Beach. Honored to sit amongst giants at @sistersong_woc and @maison_and_reed ’s ‘For the Love of the Culture’ event to talk about why @passingthecrownofficial isn’t just a show; it’s cultural memory and movement-building. Mad love to @artivistmonicaraye for inviting @moniquebrob and I to pull up and share the why of our work lives at the intersection of story, strategy, and liberation 👑💛

I love Giving Tuesday because it’s a powerful reminder of what we already know: community is EVERYTHING. And it’s the very essence and heartbeat of @passingthecrownofficial . Since our Lincoln Center premiere last year, this movement has grown because YOU continue to lift it higher. We feel that love every single day and thank you for your incredible support! 2025 brought some beautiful full-circle moments and milestones: our West Coast premiere at @levittpaviliondenver with Queen @rapsody , and our powerful homecoming at @lincolncenter with Queen @mclyte . These stages shine because you show up for this work, and we’re so proud to celebrate in community with you. As we usher in 2026, your support powers: ✨ ACCESS: Real pathways into the arts through internships, creative labs & hands-on learning ✨ BELONGING: Spaces where young creators feel seen, supported & celebrated ✨ IMPACT: Partnerships with women-led orgs that strengthen community care If Passing the Crown has inspired you, moved you, or made you feel seen, we’d love for you to join the movement. If you’re not able to give today, you can still support this work by sharing this post, tagging someone who should know about PTC, or spreading the word in your community. Every gesture helps us grow 💛 Every gift — big or small — helps us keep building with intention, artistry, and heart. Donate via the link in bio. Thank you for loving on this community the way you do. 👑 📸: @jalen_wright (1st slide) 📸: @layer_nyc (2nd slide) #GivingTuesday #PassingTheCrown #SupportTheArts #Community

🌟 Fellow Spotlight: Juliette Jones Strokes of Genius Fellow @julesonstrings is a visionary Violinist, Composer, and Founder of Wondersmith Entertainment, a Black woman-led music agency where orchestral artistry meets cultural impact. Her work spans GRAMMY, Oscar, and Emmy-recognized projects, including Jesus Christ Superstar: Live, The Color Purple (2023), Mudbound, and campaigns for Apple and Samsung. Juliette has performed and recorded with Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, John Legend, Janelle Monáe, and Jon Batiste, and has contracted for major institutions like Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, the Kimmel Center, and Carnegie Hall. Through Wondersmith, she has employed over 2,500 musicians and collaborated with more than 100 artists — including Aretha Franklin, Babyface, H.E.R., Solange, and DJ D-Nice — on projects that center historically excluded voices and reimagine the orchestral experience. Her latest creation, Passing the Crown, is a live orchestral mixtape celebrating the legacy and future of women in Hip-Hop. Now a newly elected GRAMMY Voting Member, Juliette continues to shape the sound of our collective future through vision, voice, and shared legacy. #StrokesOfGeniusFellowship #JulietteJones #TheBlackGeniusFoundation #StrokesOfGenius #Music #HipHop #Orchestra #BlackArtists #BlackGenius #BlackCreativity

From a poppin’ panel to a star-studded stage, @passingthecrownofficial was ALL THAT & then some. 👑 The brainchild of @julesonstrings , this unforgettable evening included appearances by @mclyte , @rapsody , @djperly , @iamaprilwalker , @moniquebrob , @rascalrandi , @iammarthadiaz , and amazing musicians, all celebrating the legacy of women in Hip-Hop. 📸: @layer_nyc

I am BEYOND honored to join the 2025 Strokes of Genius Fellowship cohort from @blackgeniusfoundation — a visionary community of artists and culture builders shaping the future of the Black creative ecosystem while uplifting the brilliance, innovation, and legacy of Black artistry. I’m so proud to stand with this cohort full of GIANTS. This fellowship affirms that our stories and our creativity are not just expressions of excellence, but acts of preservation and power. Grateful to @simoneeccleston and the Black Genius Brain Trust for this honor. Excited to pour this energy into the next chapter of @passingthecrownofficial and beyond 👑 Learn more about The Black Genius Foundation and this year’s fellows at the link in bio. #TheBlackGeniusFoundation #StrokesOfGeniusFellowship #StrokesOfGeniusFellows #PassingTheCrown #BlackCreatives

Some artists define eras, but the icons somehow keep redefining them. CONGRATULATIONS to the always-iconic @shakira on this gorgeous reimagining in celebration of her anniversary milestone. Honored to lend our hand in providing strings for this beautiful collaboration✨ @wondersmithent had the pleasure of contracting the string ensemble for this breathtaking new version of “La Pared,” also featuring members of @nyphilharmonic and our brother, Maestro @iamroblewis as co-arranger with Shakira (truly full circle)! Gratitude to our brother @dannycoastvibes for the call and to the phenomenal @orianahidalgo for shepherding this collaboration with such care and vision. 🎻 Wondersmith Strings: @yoojinparkviolin @laviniapavlish @francescadardani @mims415 @tiffstringz @hajnalplaysviolin @carolinadiazchan @tia.ivonne @violawithkayla @frocellogirl @adeleshell 🎻Wondersmith Contractors: @julesonstrings @moniquebrob

@passingthecrownofficial returns to Lincoln Center, honoring THE @mclyte with a special appearance by @rapsody and opening DJ set by @djperly . 💥 DON’T SLEEP, get your tix now for this unforgettable live orchestral mixtape and dance experience! ⚡️ PRE-SHOW PANEL with @freshboldsodef Hosted by @iammarthadiaz Featuring @julesonstrings @moniquebrob @rascalrandi @iamaprilwalker ⏰ Oct 12 @ 5:30pm 📍Sidewalk Studio at David Geffen Hall 🎟️ Free for Passing The Crown ticketholders ⚡️ PASSING THE CROWN ⏰ Oct 12 @ 7:30pm 📍David Geffen Hall 🎟️ Choose-What-You-Pay

The QUEENDOM returns home — and it will be LEGENDARY! 👑 Next month @passingthecrownofficial is back at @lincolncenter — where it all began — for an unforgettable night in the city that birthed Hip-Hop! Honoring the ICON herself, @mclyte , with a Special Appearance by GRAMMY-award-winner @rapsody and an opening set by 2x DMC USA DJ Champion @djperly — plus breakers, strings, horns, and full band in a live orchestral mixtape like you’ve never seen or heard! 🗓 Sunday, October 12 @ 7:30 PM 📍 Lincoln Center, David Geffen Hall 🎟 Choose-What-You-Pay Tickets Available NOW Visuals: @crickvisuals @weshouldhangout Admat: @createdbyqueenloany Powered by: @iamaprilwalker @walkerwear

We stopped by the @passingthecrown rehearsal ahead of their West Coast premiere at Levitt and talked with the creative director @julesonstrings ! 
 Plus we got a sneak peak at what the dancers @rascalrandi , @lilybreeze27 , @shortbreadthebreaker , @_fantaye , and @_haaalima_ will thrown down on Saturday. 
This is going to be a one-of-a-kind experience with the GRAMMY Award-winning @rapsody and the local stars @osharenee_ , @powerpuffmani , and @dj_cyn 🥳 RSVP for FREE or get a Premium Upgrade at LevittDenver.org

We’re thrilled to welcome Denver’s own @dj_cyn @osharenee_ @powerpuffmani alongside GRAMMY-winning artist @rapsody for a history-making night. One stage. One night. FREE under the Denver sky! 🚨 Denver — the QUEENDOM is coming 🚨 Passing the Crown brings a FREE outdoor performance that’s all love, all power, and all-female and gender-expansive excellence. Strings, Horns, Breakers, MCs — the heartbeat of Hip-Hop — together under the Denver night sky. 👑 Dancers @rascalrandi @lilybreeze27 @shortbreadthebreaker @_fantaye @haaalima 👑 Musicians @julesonstrings @moniquebrob @mzzkeyzz @rachelfrancismusic @zurielise_ @lunarraemusic @rizaprintup @mackenziegault @kari.cello @ajrushmusic @ellie.vogelsberg Hosted by: @lisalboogie and Kerrie Joy Visuals: @crickvisuals Admat: @createdbyqueenloany Wardrobe: @iamaprilwalker @walkerwear ⸻ 📍 Levitt Pavilion Denver 📅 Sat, Aug 23 | 7:30 PM 💸 FREE — RSVP → [link in bio] #PassingTheCrown #RapQueenEnergy #DenverEvents #LevittDenver #WomenInHipHop #LiveMusicDenver