"Burden" by Debórah Bond, vocals • Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards 2024

"I wrote this song in 2020, and I watched a portion of some things that happened to George Floyd. I thought about my brother, my uncles, my dear friends, and these words came out of the concern and pain that so many people I know have suffered." Debórah Bond • Eli Staples, piano Emerging from Washington, DC, Debórah Bond has become a prominent figure of the indie-soul scene worldwide. With a discography spanning from her debut album "DayAfter" (2003) to her latest release "compass: I" (2021), her music resonates with honesty and maturity, mirroring life’s intricacies. Beyond her solo career, she’s a respected figure in the DC music community, serving eight terms as DC Grammy Chapter Governor and mentoring aspiring vocalists. Debórah collaborates across a spectrum of genres, including hip hop and rock, touring both nationally and internationally alongside renowned artists. https://www.deborahbond.com/ Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards honors the best songwriters in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. The contest awards one songwriter a grand prize of $10,000, 25 hours of recording studio time, and two hours of music business strategy consulting. Cash prizes of $2,500 are awarded to the second-place winner, and $1,000 to all other finalists. A young songwriter under 18 is also honored with an award of $2,500, and all other youth finalists receive $500. All finalists receive features on Strathmore's digital platforms.The competition, founded by Cathy Bernard, is named in honor of her uncle Fred Ebb, a great American songwriter and creator of Broadway hits such as "Cabaret" and "Chicago," as well as iconic songs including "New York, New York." A panel of three esteemed judges, distinguished musicians from across the industry provide feedback following each performance and announce the winners live. https://www.strathmore.org/songwriting Strathmore is the DMV area's multi-disciplinary arts center, presenting concerts, exhibitions, educational & community events. Located in North Bethesda, Maryland and serving the entire Washington, DC area, Strathmore spotlights world-class talent and serves as a launch pad for local artists. Each year, it presents hundreds of accessible events on its 16-acre campus in the Music Center and Mansion, and throughout the Montgomery County, MD community. Here, art is everywhere! https://www.strathmore.org   / strathmorearts     / strathmore     / strathmorearts     / strathmore-hall-foundation-inc.   #StrathmorePresents