Biography
Annick Odom (she/her) is a Belgian-American performer, composer, and songwriter known for her evocative blend of Appalachian folk traditions, contemporary composition, and storytelling. Described as “hauntingly beautiful” (Classical Post), her music draws deeply from ballad traditions, oral histories, and personal narratives, creating performances that are both intimate and expansive. Dutch broadcaster VPRO describes her work as “an adventure in every song,” shaped by her unique artistic perspective and diverse influences.
Annick frequently writes for her own voice and for a wide range of ensembles, with projects spanning folk, experimental, and contemporary classical music. Her solo project West Virginia, My Home wove together field-collected Appalachian ballads with newly commissioned works and original compositions, paying tribute to the region’s rich musical heritage. She is a founding member of Linen of Words, a new music collective, and performs regularly with Sweet Joe Pye, a folk string band, as well as an electro-acoustic duo with composer Tiziano Teodori. An active collaborator, she engages in free improvisation and works closely with composers to bring new works to life. Beyond performance, Annick is dedicated to arts education and community engagement. She maintains a private teaching studio, leads community music workshops, and works in arts research and consulting.
Originally from West Virginia, Annick divides her time between Morgantown (WV) and Detroit (MI) while still maintaining strong ties to the Netherlands and Belgium, where she lived for six years. She holds a Master of Music from the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague and a Master of Science in Psychology from KU Leuven. She also earned three undergraduate degrees from the University of Michigan: a Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance, a Bachelor of Music in Double Bass Performance, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with honors.
Annick Odom (she/her) is a Belgian-American performer, composer, and songwriter known for her evocative blend of Appalachian folk traditions, contemporary composition, and storytelling. Described as “hauntingly beautiful” (Classical Post), her music draws deeply from ballad traditions, oral histories, and personal narratives, creating performances that are both intimate and expansive. Dutch broadcaster VPRO describes her work as “an adventure in every song,” shaped by her unique artistic perspective and diverse influences.
Annick frequently writes for her own voice and for a wide range of ensembles, with projects spanning folk, experimental, and contemporary classical music. Her solo project West Virginia, My Home wove together field-collected Appalachian ballads with newly commissioned works and original compositions, paying tribute to the region’s rich musical heritage. She is a founding member of Linen of Words, a new music collective, and performs regularly with Sweet Joe Pye, a folk string band, as well as an electro-acoustic duo with composer Tiziano Teodori. An active collaborator, she engages in free improvisation and works closely with composers to bring new works to life. Beyond performance, Annick is dedicated to arts education and community engagement. She maintains a private teaching studio, leads community music workshops, and works in arts research and consulting.
Originally from West Virginia, Annick divides her time between Morgantown (WV) and Detroit (MI) while still maintaining strong ties to the Netherlands and Belgium, where she lived for six years. She holds a Master of Music from the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague and a Master of Science in Psychology from KU Leuven. She also earned three undergraduate degrees from the University of Michigan: a Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance, a Bachelor of Music in Double Bass Performance, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with honors.