Brooklyn native Dara Hankins is a bold, innovative artist with a social conscience. She believes in promoting equity through music and is an advocate for social justice. Dara has a Bachelor of Music from New England Conservatory and a Master of Music from Manhattan School of Music. She has performed nationally and internationally with renowned artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Branford Marsalis, Joshua Bell, Kirk Whalum, Big Chief Donald Harrison, Lalah Hathaway and many others. Dara is active as an orchestral musician, soloist, chamber musician and teaching artist. She welcomes collaboration with artists from diverse disciplines.