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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Chloe Flower
| name = Chloe Flower
| image = Chloe Flower.JPG
| image = Chloe Flower.JPG
| caption = Chloe Flower in 2013
| caption = Chloe Flower in 2013
| image_upright = 1.15
| image_upright = 1.15
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|08|06}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|08|06}}
| birth_place = [[Los Angeles, California]], U.S.
| birth_place = [Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania<ref>The NY Times</ref>], U.S.
| birth_name = Chloe Won
| birth_name = Chloe Won
| genre = [[Classical music]]<br />[[Classical crossover|Classical-Crossover]]<br />[[Contemporary instrumental]]<br />[[Pop music|Pop]]<br />[[Instrumental Pop]]<br />[[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| genre = [[Classical music]]<br />[[Classical crossover|Classical-Crossover]]<br />[[Contemporary instrumental]]<br />[[Pop music|Pop]]<br />[[Instrumental Pop]]<br />[[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| occupation = [[Composer]], Writer, Producer, Classical Pianist
| occupation = [[Composer]], Writer, Producer, Classical Pianist
| instrument = [[Piano]]
| instrument = [[Piano]]
| years_active = 2010–present
| years_active = 2010–present
| label = [[Island Records]], [[Sodapop]]
| label = [[Island Records]], [[Sodapop]]
| associated_acts = [[Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds]], [[Celine Dion]], [[Nas]], [[Swizz Beatz]], [[Salaam Remi]], [[Timbaland]], [[Mike Epps]], [[Kevin Hart]], [[Questlove]], [[2 Chainz]]
| associated_acts = [[Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds]], [[Celine Dion]], [[Nas]], [[Swizz Beatz]], [[Salaam Remi]], [[Timbaland]], [[Mike Epps]], [[Kevin Hart]], [[Questlove]], [[2 Chainz]]
| website = {{URL|chloeflower.com}}
| website = {{URL|chloeflower.com}}
}}
}}


'''Chloe Won''' (born August 6, 1985), who is known professionally as '''Chloe Flower''', is an American composer, writer, producer and classical pianist.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/celebrity-videos/arrivals-at-tracy-andersons-method-pregnancy-project-event_163799 |title=Arrivals At Tracy Anderson&#039;s Method Pregnancy Project Event &#124; Christy Turlington Video Video |publisher=[[Contactmusic.com]] |date=2012-05-21 |access-date=2014-06-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Hill Harper's Girlfriend Chloe Flower|url=http://ballerwives.com/2015/02/02/hill-harpers-girlfriend-chloe-flower/|publisher=BallerWives.com|access-date=7 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Chloe Flower "Revolution"|url=http://globalgrind.com/2011/12/02/chloe-flower-revolution-new-music/|publisher=Global Grind|access-date=13 August 2015}}</ref> She studied at [[Manhattan School of Music]] Pre-College and later at [[Royal Academy of Music]] in London.
'''Chloe Won''' (born August 6, 1985), who is known professionally as '''Chloe Flower''', is an American composer, writer, producer and classical pianist.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/celebrity-videos/arrivals-at-tracy-andersons-method-pregnancy-project-event_163799 |title=Arrivals At Tracy Anderson's Method Pregnancy Project Event &#124; Christy Turlington Video Video |publisher=[[Contactmusic.com]] |date=2012-05-21 |access-date=2014-06-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Hill Harper's Girlfriend Chloe Flower|url=http://ballerwives.com/2015/02/02/hill-harpers-girlfriend-chloe-flower/|publisher=BallerWives.com|access-date=7 August 2015|archive-date=6 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206070051/http://ballerwives.com/2015/02/02/hill-harpers-girlfriend-chloe-flower/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Chloe Flower "Revolution"|date=2 December 2011 |url=http://globalgrind.com/2011/12/02/chloe-flower-revolution-new-music/|publisher=Global Grind|access-date=13 August 2015}}</ref> She studied at [[Manhattan School of Music]] Pre-College and later at [[Royal Academy of Music]] in London.


==Career==
==Career==


In early 2011, Flower was discovered by producer Kenny “[[Babyface (musician)|Babyface]]” Edmonds before signing to the Island Def Jam Records department, [[Sodapop]]. Her album, categorized as Contemporary Classical, was not released until 2021 on Sony Masterworks and features spoken word by author and public speaker [[Deepak Chopra]].
In early 2011, Flower was discovered by producer Kenny “[[Babyface (musician)|Babyface]]” Edmonds before signing to the Island Def Jam Records department, [[Sodapop]]. Her album, categorized as Contemporary Classical, was not released until 2021 on Sony Masterworks and features spoken word by author and public speaker [[Deepak Chopra]].


In 2011, Flower opened the North American tour for Italian operatic pop trio, Il Volo.<ref>{{cite web|title=Somaly Mam and all the Girls|url=http://www.vogue.in/content/somaly-mam-and-all-girls|publisher=Vogue India|access-date=18 August 2015}}</ref>
In 2011, Flower opened the North American tour for Italian operatic pop trio, Il Volo.<ref>{{cite web|title=Somaly Mam and all the Girls|date=16 November 2011 |url=http://www.vogue.in/content/somaly-mam-and-all-girls|publisher=Vogue India|access-date=18 August 2015}}</ref>


In 2012, Flower was featured on [[Nas]]’ eleventh studio album, [[Life Is Good (Nas album)|Life Is Good]] where she performed on, A Queen’s Story, produced by [[Salaam Remi]]. In November 2013, Flower was featured on Celine Dion’s eleventh English-language studio album, “[[Loved Me Back to Life]]” on “Lullaby.” In the same month, Flower was featured on the lead single “[[Know Bout Me]]” from American hip-hop producer [[Timbaland]]’s third studio album, Opera Noir.
In 2012, Flower was featured on [[Nas]]’ eleventh studio album, [[Life Is Good (Nas album)|Life Is Good]] where she performed on, A Queen’s Story, produced by [[Salaam Remi]]. In November 2013, Flower was featured on Celine Dion’s eleventh English-language studio album, “[[Loved Me Back to Life]]” on “Lullaby.” In the same month, Flower was featured on the lead single “[[Know Bout Me]]” from American hip-hop producer [[Timbaland]]’s third studio album, Opera Noir.


In 2014, Flower scored the music for the short film ''I Choose'' directed by [[AnnaLynne McCord]]. In 2015, she scored "[[A Ballerina's Tale]]," a documentary on American Ballet Theatre Ballerina, [[Misty Copeland]], directed by [[Nelson George]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Musician Chloe Flower talks scoring 'A Ballerina's Tale' at TFF 2015|url=http://buzzfeedi.com/exclusive-musician-chloe-flower-talks-scoring-a-ballerinas-tale-at-tff-2015/|access-date=18 August 2015}}</ref> In July 2015, Flower scored the music for Nike and [[Kevin Hart]]'s Health is Wealth campaign.<ref>{{cite web|title=PRE-SUPER BOWL EVENTS ROUND UP: Lil Wayne, Drake, John Legend, Nick Cannon, Ludacris, Kevin Hart & More Party It Up In Arizona|url=http://theybf.com/2015/02/01/pre-super-bowl-events-round-up-lil-wayne-drake-john-legend-nick-cannon-ludacris-kevin|publisher=[[Theybf.com]]|access-date=18 August 2015}}</ref>
In 2014, Flower scored the music for the short film ''I Choose'' directed by [[AnnaLynne McCord]]. In 2015, she scored "[[A Ballerina's Tale]]," a documentary on American Ballet Theatre Ballerina, [[Misty Copeland]], directed by [[Nelson George]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Musician Chloe Flower talks scoring 'A Ballerina's Tale' at TFF 2015|url=http://buzzfeedi.com/exclusive-musician-chloe-flower-talks-scoring-a-ballerinas-tale-at-tff-2015/|access-date=18 August 2015}}</ref> In July 2015, Flower scored the music for Nike and [[Kevin Hart]]'s Health is Wealth campaign.<ref>{{cite web|title=PRE-SUPER BOWL EVENTS ROUND UP: Lil Wayne, Drake, John Legend, Nick Cannon, Ludacris, Kevin Hart & More Party It Up In Arizona|date=February 2015 |url=http://theybf.com/2015/02/01/pre-super-bowl-events-round-up-lil-wayne-drake-john-legend-nick-cannon-ludacris-kevin|publisher=[[Theybf.com]]|access-date=18 August 2015}}</ref>


At the 2015 [[Television Critics Association|TCA Press]] Tour, Netflix announced its “Mike Epps: After Dark” Special. The sold-out special was filmed live at the historic [[Orpheum Theatre (Los Angeles)|Orpheum Theatre]] featuring Flower’s live classical music with Epps’ stand-up comedy.
At the 2015 [[Television Critics Association|TCA Press]] Tour, Netflix announced its "Mike Epps: After Dark" special. The sold-out special was filmed live at the historic [[Orpheum Theatre (Los Angeles)|Orpheum Theatre]] featuring Flower's live classical music with Epps' stand-up comedy.


In July 2015, Flower gave her [[Walt Disney Concert Hall|Walt Disney Hall]] debut to a sold out audience. The closing song featured a historic classical version of [[Eric Clapton]]’s hit song, [[Change the World]] which she performed with her producing partner, [[Babyface (musician)|Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds]].
In July 2015, Flower gave her [[Walt Disney Concert Hall|Walt Disney Hall]] debut to a sold-out audience. The closing song featured a historic classical version of [[Eric Clapton]]'s hit song, "[[Change the World]]" which she performed with her producing partner, [[Babyface (musician)|Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds]].


In February 2019, Flower became an instant viral sensation for a spirited performance of the song [[Money (Cardi B song)|"Money"]] by [[Cardi B]] at the Grammys. She performed the piece on a crystal piano on loan from the [[Liberace Museum Collection|Liberace Museum]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gonzales |first1=Erica |title=Everyone Is Freaking Out About Cardi B's Fierce Pianist at the Grammys |url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/art-books-music/a26278891/cardi-b-grammys-performance-pianist-chloe-flower/ |website=Harper's Bazaar |publisher=Harper's Bazaar |access-date=11 February 2019}}</ref>
In February 2019, Flower became an instant viral sensation for a spirited performance of the song [[Money (Cardi B song)|"Money"]] by [[Cardi B]] at the Grammys. She performed the piece on a crystal piano on loan from the [[Liberace Museum Collection|Liberace Museum]].<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Gonzales |first1=Erica |title=Everyone Is Freaking Out About Cardi B's Fierce Pianist at the Grammys |url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/art-books-music/a26278891/cardi-b-grammys-performance-pianist-chloe-flower/ |magazine=Harper's Bazaar |access-date=11 February 2019}}</ref>


In August, 2019, she was selected as a [[Steinway]] Artist.
In August, 2019, she was selected as a [[Steinway]] Artist.


In July 2021, Flower released her debut album, Chloe Flower, with critical acclaim. The album debuted at #4 on the Classical Billboard Charts.
In July 2021, Flower released her debut album, ''Chloe Flower'', with critical acclaim. The album debuted at No. 4 on the Classical Billboard Charts.


Flower has co-produced songs for 2Chainz (Pretty Girls Like Trap), Celine Dion (Love Me Back to Life), Swae Lee (Christmas at Swae’s), Questlove, Babyface, Nas (Life is Good) and Johnny Mathis. She has also performed as a feature performer with Meek Mill to a sold-out audience at Madison Square Garden, Cardi B, and Becky G.
Flower has co-produced songs for 2Chainz ("Pretty Girls Like Trap"), Celine Dion ("Love Me Back to Life"), Swae Lee ("Christmas at Swae's"), Questlove, Babyface, Nas ("Life Is Good") and Johnny Mathis. She has also performed as a feature performer with Meek Mill to a sold-out audience at Madison Square Garden, Cardi B, and Becky G.


In 2022, Flower became the first classical instrumentalist to perform as a soloist for Disney’s Holiday Special and Magical Christmas Day Parade.
In 2022, Flower became the first classical instrumentalist to perform as a soloist for Disney's Holiday Special and Magical Christmas Day Parade.


Flower composed and performed live all of the commercial intros and outros, the opening theme song, and the closing scene of the [[80th Golden Globe Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Manelis |first1=Michele |title=A Conversation with Chloe Flower: A "Golden Hour" for the 80th Golden Globe® Awards|url=https://www.goldenglobes.com/articles/conversation-chloe-flower-golden-hour-80th-golden-globe-awards |website=Golden Globes |access-date=11 January 2023}}</ref>
Flower composed and performed live all of the commercial intros and outros, the opening theme song, and the closing scene of the [[80th Golden Globe Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Manelis |first1=Michele |title=A Conversation with Chloe Flower: A "Golden Hour" for the 80th Golden Globe® Awards|url=https://www.goldenglobes.com/articles/conversation-chloe-flower-golden-hour-80th-golden-globe-awards |website=Golden Globes |date=8 January 2023 |access-date=11 January 2023}}</ref>


Flower has composed for Kevin Hart, Misty Copeland, Krug Champagne, The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, and her music was part of the soundtrack for Paramount+ feature film, On the Come Up.
Flower has composed for Kevin Hart, Misty Copeland, Krug Champagne, The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, and her music was part of the soundtrack for Paramount+ feature film, ''On the Come Up''.


==Discography==
==Discography==
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|2023
|''Chloe Hearts Christmas''
|[[Sony Masterworks]]
|[[Sony Masterworks]]
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==Philanthropy==
==Philanthropy==


Since 2006 Flower has been working with The [[Somaly Mam]] Foundation, an organization that rescues children aged 3–17 from sex slavery. She works closely with AFESIP, an organization based in Cambodia that works to care for and secure the rights of those victimized by sex slavery and human trafficking. She also works closely with [[Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking|CAST LA]], which assists persons trafficked for the purpose of forced labor and slavery-like practices and works toward ending all instances of such human rights violations.<ref>{{cite web|title=BEHIND THE SCENES – Chloe Flower|url=http://www.regardmag.com/behind-the-scenes-with-regardmag-featuring-chloe-flower/|publisher=Regard Magazine|access-date=7 August 2015}}</ref>
Since 2006 Flower has been working with The [[Somaly Mam]] Foundation, an organization that rescues children aged 3–17 from sex slavery. She works closely with AFESIP, an organization based in Cambodia that works to care for and secure the rights of those victimized by sex slavery and human trafficking. She also works closely with [[Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking|CAST LA]], which assists persons trafficked for the purpose of forced labor and slavery-like practices and works toward ending all instances of such human rights violations.<ref>{{cite web|title=BEHIND THE SCENES – Chloe Flower|date=20 December 2012 |url=http://www.regardmag.com/behind-the-scenes-with-regardmag-featuring-chloe-flower/|publisher=Regard Magazine|access-date=7 August 2015}}</ref>


In August 2012 Flower and Deepak Chopra, performed for a room full of patients in New York City as part of the [[Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center]] A-List program created by [[Tory Burch]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20110817/upper-east-side/deepak-chopra-serenades-cancer-patients |title=Deepak Chopra Serenades Cancer Patients - Upper East Side & Roosevelt Island |publisher=Dnainfo.com |date=2011-08-17 |access-date=2014-06-07 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923223724/http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20110817/upper-east-side/deepak-chopra-serenades-cancer-patients |archive-date=2015-09-23 }}</ref>
In August 2012 Flower and Deepak Chopra, performed for a room full of patients in New York City as part of the [[Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center]] A-List program created by [[Tory Burch]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20110817/upper-east-side/deepak-chopra-serenades-cancer-patients |title=Deepak Chopra Serenades Cancer Patients - Upper East Side & Roosevelt Island |publisher=Dnainfo.com |date=2011-08-17 |access-date=2014-06-07 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923223724/http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20110817/upper-east-side/deepak-chopra-serenades-cancer-patients |archive-date=2015-09-23 }}</ref>


In 2013, Flower performed and served as a panelist on music education and human trafficking for the [[United Nations]]’ CTUAN Conference. Then in 2014, Flower partnered with LA county detention, probation, and foster promoting music education and anti-slavery for at-risk youth and performs regularly at Eastlake Detention Center. On July 30, 2014, Flower partnered with The United Nations Office of Drug and Crime on the launch of the first UN recognized World Day Against Trafficking of Persons. Flower performed and spoke alongside Secretary General [[Ban Ki Moon]] and the President of the General Assembly, [[John Ashe (general)|John Ashe]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Human trafficking has no place in modern world, General Assembly President says|url=https://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=48271#.VdK5qjcdB5c|publisher=United Nations|access-date=18 August 2015}}</ref>
In 2013, Flower performed and served as a panelist on music education and human trafficking for the [[United Nations]]’ CTUAN Conference. Then in 2014, Flower partnered with LA county detention, probation, and foster promoting music education and anti-slavery for at-risk youth and performs regularly at Eastlake Detention Center. On July 30, 2014, Flower partnered with The United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime on the launch of the first UN recognized World Day Against Trafficking of Persons. Flower performed and spoke alongside Secretary-General [[Ban Ki-moon]] and the President of the General Assembly, [[John Ashe (general)|John Ashe]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Human trafficking has no place in modern world, General Assembly President says|url=https://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=48271#.VdK5qjcdB5c|publisher=United Nations|access-date=18 August 2015}}</ref>


In 2015, Flower partnered with Art for Amnesty, a division of [[Amnesty International]], which brings together world-renowned artists for musical projects that benefit Amnesty International.
In 2015, Flower partnered with Art for Amnesty, a division of [[Amnesty International]], which brings together world-renowned artists for musical projects that benefit Amnesty International.
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==Awards==
==Awards==


In May 2013 [[Jada Pinkett Smith]] and [[Lisa Ling]] presented Flower with the Creative Impact Award from the [[Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking|Cast LA]] in recognition of her work in music education and in countering human trafficking by .<ref>{{cite web|last=Coleman |first=Christina |url=http://globalgrind.com/2013/05/14/pianist-chloe-flower-talks-human-trafficking-saving-our-youth/ |title=Pianist Chloe Flower Talks Human Trafficking & Saving Our Youth With GlobalGrind |publisher=Global Grind |date=2013-05-14 |access-date=2014-06-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Modern-Day Slavery - It Ends With Us|url=http://www.castla.org/15th-annual-gala-recap|publisher=Castla.org|access-date=18 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908051748/http://www.castla.org/15th-annual-gala-recap|archive-date=8 September 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In May 2013, [[Jada Pinkett Smith]] and [[Lisa Ling]] presented Flower with the Creative Impact Award from [[Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking|CAST LA]] in recognition of her work in music education and in countering human trafficking.<ref>{{cite web|last=Coleman |first=Christina |url=http://globalgrind.com/2013/05/14/pianist-chloe-flower-talks-human-trafficking-saving-our-youth/ |title=Pianist Chloe Flower Talks Human Trafficking & Saving Our Youth With GlobalGrind |publisher=Global Grind |date=2013-05-14 |access-date=2014-06-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Modern-Day Slavery - It Ends With Us|url=http://www.castla.org/15th-annual-gala-recap|publisher=Castla.org|access-date=18 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908051748/http://www.castla.org/15th-annual-gala-recap|archive-date=8 September 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In October 2022, Flower received The Last Girl’s Impact Award by Aapne Aap and Gloria Steinham for her work in anti-human trafficking.
In October 2022, Flower received The Last Girl's Impact Award from the organization, Aapne Aap, with Gloria Steinem in attendance, for her work to end human trafficking.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:21st-century classical pianists]]
[[Category:21st-century classical pianists]]
[[Category:21st-century American pianists]]
[[Category:21st-century American pianists]]
[[Category:21st-century American composers]]
[[Category:21st-century American women composers]]

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Chloe Flower
Chloe Flower in 2013
Chloe Flower in 2013
Background information
Birth nameChloe Won
Born (1985-08-06) August 6, 1985 (age 39)
[Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania[1]], U.S.
GenresClassical music
Classical-Crossover
Contemporary instrumental
Pop
Instrumental Pop
Hip hop
Occupation(s)Composer, Writer, Producer, Classical Pianist
InstrumentPiano
Years active2010–present
LabelsIsland Records, Sodapop
Websitechloeflower.com

Chloe Won (born August 6, 1985), who is known professionally as Chloe Flower, is an American composer, writer, producer and classical pianist.[2][3][4] She studied at Manhattan School of Music Pre-College and later at Royal Academy of Music in London.

Career

[edit]

In early 2011, Flower was discovered by producer Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds before signing to the Island Def Jam Records department, Sodapop. Her album, categorized as Contemporary Classical, was not released until 2021 on Sony Masterworks and features spoken word by author and public speaker Deepak Chopra.

In 2011, Flower opened the North American tour for Italian operatic pop trio, Il Volo.[5]

In 2012, Flower was featured on Nas’ eleventh studio album, Life Is Good where she performed on, A Queen’s Story, produced by Salaam Remi. In November 2013, Flower was featured on Celine Dion’s eleventh English-language studio album, “Loved Me Back to Life” on “Lullaby.” In the same month, Flower was featured on the lead single “Know Bout Me” from American hip-hop producer Timbaland’s third studio album, Opera Noir.

In 2014, Flower scored the music for the short film I Choose directed by AnnaLynne McCord. In 2015, she scored "A Ballerina's Tale," a documentary on American Ballet Theatre Ballerina, Misty Copeland, directed by Nelson George.[6] In July 2015, Flower scored the music for Nike and Kevin Hart's Health is Wealth campaign.[7]

At the 2015 TCA Press Tour, Netflix announced its "Mike Epps: After Dark" special. The sold-out special was filmed live at the historic Orpheum Theatre featuring Flower's live classical music with Epps' stand-up comedy.

In July 2015, Flower gave her Walt Disney Hall debut to a sold-out audience. The closing song featured a historic classical version of Eric Clapton's hit song, "Change the World" which she performed with her producing partner, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds.

In February 2019, Flower became an instant viral sensation for a spirited performance of the song "Money" by Cardi B at the Grammys. She performed the piece on a crystal piano on loan from the Liberace Museum.[8]

In August, 2019, she was selected as a Steinway Artist.

In July 2021, Flower released her debut album, Chloe Flower, with critical acclaim. The album debuted at No. 4 on the Classical Billboard Charts.

Flower has co-produced songs for 2Chainz ("Pretty Girls Like Trap"), Celine Dion ("Love Me Back to Life"), Swae Lee ("Christmas at Swae's"), Questlove, Babyface, Nas ("Life Is Good") and Johnny Mathis. She has also performed as a feature performer with Meek Mill to a sold-out audience at Madison Square Garden, Cardi B, and Becky G.

In 2022, Flower became the first classical instrumentalist to perform as a soloist for Disney's Holiday Special and Magical Christmas Day Parade.

Flower composed and performed live all of the commercial intros and outros, the opening theme song, and the closing scene of the 80th Golden Globe Awards.[9]

Flower has composed for Kevin Hart, Misty Copeland, Krug Champagne, The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, and her music was part of the soundtrack for Paramount+ feature film, On the Come Up.

Discography

[edit]
Year Title Label
2021 Chloe Flower Sony Masterworks
2023 Chloe Hearts Christmas Sony Masterworks

Philanthropy

[edit]

Since 2006 Flower has been working with The Somaly Mam Foundation, an organization that rescues children aged 3–17 from sex slavery. She works closely with AFESIP, an organization based in Cambodia that works to care for and secure the rights of those victimized by sex slavery and human trafficking. She also works closely with CAST LA, which assists persons trafficked for the purpose of forced labor and slavery-like practices and works toward ending all instances of such human rights violations.[10]

In August 2012 Flower and Deepak Chopra, performed for a room full of patients in New York City as part of the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center A-List program created by Tory Burch.[11]

In 2013, Flower performed and served as a panelist on music education and human trafficking for the United Nations’ CTUAN Conference. Then in 2014, Flower partnered with LA county detention, probation, and foster promoting music education and anti-slavery for at-risk youth and performs regularly at Eastlake Detention Center. On July 30, 2014, Flower partnered with The United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime on the launch of the first UN recognized World Day Against Trafficking of Persons. Flower performed and spoke alongside Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the President of the General Assembly, John Ashe.[12]

In 2015, Flower partnered with Art for Amnesty, a division of Amnesty International, which brings together world-renowned artists for musical projects that benefit Amnesty International.

Flower is an artist ambassador for the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime as well as the youngest board member of The Liberace Foundation. She has also partnered with Compton Unified School District to help bring awareness to Music Education.

Awards

[edit]

In May 2013, Jada Pinkett Smith and Lisa Ling presented Flower with the Creative Impact Award from CAST LA in recognition of her work in music education and in countering human trafficking.[13][14]

In October 2022, Flower received The Last Girl's Impact Award from the organization, Aapne Aap, with Gloria Steinem in attendance, for her work to end human trafficking.

References

[edit]
  1. ^ The NY Times
  2. ^ "Arrivals At Tracy Anderson's Method Pregnancy Project Event | Christy Turlington Video Video". Contactmusic.com. 2012-05-21. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
  3. ^ "Hill Harper's Girlfriend Chloe Flower". BallerWives.com. Archived from the original on 6 February 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  4. ^ "Chloe Flower "Revolution"". Global Grind. 2 December 2011. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
  5. ^ "Somaly Mam and all the Girls". Vogue India. 16 November 2011. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  6. ^ "Musician Chloe Flower talks scoring 'A Ballerina's Tale' at TFF 2015". Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  7. ^ "PRE-SUPER BOWL EVENTS ROUND UP: Lil Wayne, Drake, John Legend, Nick Cannon, Ludacris, Kevin Hart & More Party It Up In Arizona". Theybf.com. February 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  8. ^ Gonzales, Erica. "Everyone Is Freaking Out About Cardi B's Fierce Pianist at the Grammys". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
  9. ^ Manelis, Michele (8 January 2023). "A Conversation with Chloe Flower: A "Golden Hour" for the 80th Golden Globe® Awards". Golden Globes. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
  10. ^ "BEHIND THE SCENES – Chloe Flower". Regard Magazine. 20 December 2012. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  11. ^ "Deepak Chopra Serenades Cancer Patients - Upper East Side & Roosevelt Island". Dnainfo.com. 2011-08-17. Archived from the original on 2015-09-23. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
  12. ^ "Human trafficking has no place in modern world, General Assembly President says". United Nations. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
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