Yasmin Williams

Guitarist and composer Yasmin Williams builds her songs from the ground up—starting with a single note and letting it guide her through an intuitive process she calls “ruminating.” This meditative approach powers Acadia, her Nonesuch debut, which expands on the tactile, intricate soundscapes of her acclaimed Urban Driftwood. On Acadia, Williams plays everything from kora to electric guitar, collaborating with artists like Aoife O’Donovan and Immanuel Wilkins to explore mood, movement, and sonic space. The album’s structure mirrors its spirit—open-ended, layered, and progressive—reflecting her growing preference for fluidity over fixed form. Whether plucking a quiet note or orchestrating sweeping suites, Williams’ music thrives on nuance, patience, and deep listening.