Cole Williams(VII)
- Actress
- Producer
Described by the Huffington Post as having "the heart of Bob Marley, soul of Sam Cooke and grit of Etta James", Cole Williams is a multidisciplinary entertainer hailed as "The Empress Of Storytelling." Inspired by the legendary Gil Scott-Heron, Cole channels her artistry into creating songs of love and humanity that shed light on the everyday experiences and hopes of The Unhoused.
Over the course of her career, Cole has provided vocals and percussion for Joey Bada$$, Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam, The Cole Williams Band, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Somi, Pimps Of Joytime, and Nickodemus to name a few. William's vocal performances have been featured on CoverGirl, and JCPenney: and TV shows as prominent as Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning America, and The Jools Holland Show. Publications include Rolling Stone Magazine, and Huffington Post, and was nominated for Best Female Vocalist by Offbeat Magazine in 2017. Williams' live performance highlights include The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Joshua Tree Music Festival, World Cafe Live, BAM Cafe Live, and Blue Note NYC.
Cole is the host of "House The Houseless: Music And Action", a monthly social justice podcast with her label, Ropeadope Records, and is the founder and lead organizer with The Greater New Orleans Citizens Relief Team. With her unwavering commitment to social justice, she amplifies the voices of the marginalized and brings awareness to their struggles through her music.
Over the course of her career, Cole has provided vocals and percussion for Joey Bada$$, Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam, The Cole Williams Band, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Somi, Pimps Of Joytime, and Nickodemus to name a few. William's vocal performances have been featured on CoverGirl, and JCPenney: and TV shows as prominent as Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning America, and The Jools Holland Show. Publications include Rolling Stone Magazine, and Huffington Post, and was nominated for Best Female Vocalist by Offbeat Magazine in 2017. Williams' live performance highlights include The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Joshua Tree Music Festival, World Cafe Live, BAM Cafe Live, and Blue Note NYC.
Cole is the host of "House The Houseless: Music And Action", a monthly social justice podcast with her label, Ropeadope Records, and is the founder and lead organizer with The Greater New Orleans Citizens Relief Team. With her unwavering commitment to social justice, she amplifies the voices of the marginalized and brings awareness to their struggles through her music.