Composer-IN-RESIDENCE
November 2-20, 2026
Hannah Mufuka
Hannah Mufuka is a Black, Zimbabwean American composer and sound artist who is deeply invested in human connection with one another and with the Earth. She is captivated by change, memory, and the persistence of joy, and this fascination is at the heart of her work. She has collaborated with numerous artists, including animators, lighting designers, playwrights, and filmmakers, and her compositions have been presented in the United States and Europe. She has worked with various ensembles, such as the Golden Hornet Quartet, the European Recording Orchestra, and the Valencia International Contemporary Ensemble.
Additionally, her work has been featured at many film festivals, including NFFTY and the Raleigh Art and Film Festival. More recently, she was a Fulbright semifinalist, an environmental arts fellow with See/a/change, and a Kenan fellow at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Hannah holds a Bachelor of Music in Composition from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where she studied with esteemed composer Dr. Lawrence Dillon and Emmy-nominated sound designer Mark Messick, integrating her contemporary composition education with sound design.
Artist Statement
During my residency at Good Hart, I will create a community soundscape focused on people’s relationship with the Earth. More specifically, through conducting a community workshop, I will explore how stories and connections related to the Great Lakes and surrounding areas can be expressed through sound and music. After the residency, I will continue working on the project, compiling recordings from my residency into a soundscape. Ideally, this piece will later be displayed as a sonic installation in parks around the country.