Resonate: Sounds in the Gallery

In a unique collaboration with Roony 'RiskyRoadz' Keefe, we welcome rapper and songwriter BRYN for another 'Resonate' session in Room 32. Following an introduction from Roony, BRYN will perform and share her connection with Pietro da Cortona's Saint Cecilia.

The session will begin with an introduction to the painting by Gallery Educator Fiona Alderton.

Platinum award-winning songwriter, rapper, and singer BRYN burst onto the scene in 2018 with her dynamic mashups and infectious hip-hop and rap-infused releases.

Born in 1999 and raised in South London, BRYN was influenced early on by a wide range of genres, helping shape her unique sound.

Travelling and filming across the UK and USA, BRYN has been honing her craft as a world-class performer. She’s shared the stage with the likes of Scarlxrd, Ski Mask the Slump God, Bhad Bhabie, D-Block Europe, and Central Cee.

BRYN is known for her inclusive spirit and strong connection with her audience. She strives to make everyone feel seen and represented. Unpredictable and unstoppable, she continues to captivate listeners with each new project.

Known for constantly evolving her sound, BRYN made waves with her “21” freestyle, followed by the breakout success of her “Juicy” freestyle. BRYN also co-wrote the hit single 11 Minutes with YUNGBLUD, featuring Halsey and Travis Barker. The track went platinum, highlighting her versatility as both a performer and songwriter.

Roony 'RiskyRoadz' Keefe is an award-winning music video director and documentary filmmaker. He co-curated 'Grime Stories: From the Corner to the Mainstream', an exhibition at the Museum of London honouring the music, people, and places central to the grime scene and its roots. He has had a number of Royal TV Society nominations. His documentary series Risky Roadz helped kickstart the careers of many MCs in the early days of grime and galvanised the scene’s visual aesthetic. Artists he captured include Skepta, Double E, Kano, Lethal B, Ghetts, Chip, and JME. Standing on both sides of the lens, Roony has various projects on the horizon. Roony's new book 'Grime' tells the story of London’s grime and is released in November.

Fiona Alderton is a Gallery Educator and storyteller. With a background in performance, she writes and gives sessions for adults and children, including commissions for various organisations such as the National Portrait Gallery, Dulwich Picture Gallery, and the Royal Opera House in London.