"The Flower and The Serpent" by Samiah, vocals • Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards 2024

"One of my favorite Shakespeare plays is Macbeth, because it does show the duality of human nature, and that same theme is how I got the title. Lady Macbeth says 'look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under it.' Without realizing it, I wrote it about a specific relationship that hadn't even happened yet, which I think is kind of wild, because it actually takes me through that myriad of emotions from top to bottom." Samiah • Jabari Reynolds, guitar

A rising star in the DC rock scene, Samiah is inspired by acclaimed artists like Evanescence, Incubus, and 10 Years. Drawing from real-life experiences and hardships, Samiah uses music to express nuanced emotions that deeply resonate with listeners. She has a unique ability to seamlessly blend multiple musical styles while maintaining a consistent brand. Leading her band, also named Samiah, this empowering musician seeks to positively influence society as she continues her musical journey. https://www.samiahband.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

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