Musique Noire

2023 Detroit Music Awards Nominees for "Outstanding World Recording"

This is a video of the track from the latest release by Musique Noire entitled "Reflections: We Breathe". Song is composed by Michelle May and arranged by Michelle and Leslie Deshazor. Musique Noire is a woman-led strings and percussion ensemble performing world jazz music. Violins: Michelle May and Leah Celebi Viola: Leslie Deshazor Percussion: JoVia Armstrong.

Our mission as an ensemble is to inspire all who experience our work, but in particular, women. This film by Reel Clever Films LLC, is an interpretation of "We Breathe" an original composition by violinist Michelle May that is an ode to the power of women in all forms. The song can be found on Musique Noire's latest release, "Reflections: We Breathe".

2019 “Best Music Video” - Idlewild Film Festival

2019 “Finalist, Best Michigan Film” - Detroit SheTown Film Festival

2019 “Honorable Mention, Best Breakout Filmmaker” - Detroit SheTown Film Festival