july 31, 2026
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Matthew Whitaker is a multi-instrumentalist, Grammy winning, Emmy and NAACP Image Award nominated band leader, composer and arranger.
Born blind, Matthew’s passion for music was sparked at the age of three, when his grandfather gifted him a keyboard. Over the years, Matthew’s artistry has reached audiences around the world, and he has been featured on major television programs such as Showtime at the Apollo, the Today Show, Ellen, and 60 Minutes.
As a multifaceted artist, Matthew has starred in, produced, and scored the Emmy-nominated All-Arts documentary “About Tomorrow.” He also composed the score for the film “Starkeisha,” now streaming on Hulu, and contributed to the Emmy-winning Apple TV commercial “The Greatest.” In 2023, Matthew made his debut as musical director for the award-winning musical “Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For,” which premiered in Pittsburgh, PA.