American Patchwork Quartet
@americanpatchwork.bsky.social
Grammy-nominated supergroup reimagining American folk songs through Indian, Japanese, African American & European traditions. ✨
📀 Debut album out now!
📀 Debut album out now!
Clay & Rini: short chat on America's cultural tapestry and music's power to unite. Which tradition moves you? #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
January 23, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Clay & Rini: short chat on America's cultural tapestry and music's power to unite. Which tradition moves you? #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
Beneath the willow — Philly Folk Fest, last August. A traditional ballad reimagined by APQ. Which version do you love? #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
January 22, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Beneath the willow — Philly Folk Fest, last August. A traditional ballad reimagined by APQ. Which version do you love? #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
Chakraddhar moment at Philly Folk Festival — APQ onstage reworking American folk through global roots. Tag a friend who’d love this. #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
January 21, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Chakraddhar moment at Philly Folk Festival — APQ onstage reworking American folk through global roots. Tag a friend who’d love this. #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
Another guitar moment from Philly - small live magic. Roots note: American folk grows when traditions meet. Tag a friend. #PhillyFolk
January 20, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Another guitar moment from Philly - small live magic. Roots note: American folk grows when traditions meet. Tag a friend. #PhillyFolk
Five years to a Grammy nomination — watch our journey of reimagining American folk through cross-cultural collaboration. Tag someone who'd love this. #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
January 19, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Five years to a Grammy nomination — watch our journey of reimagining American folk through cross-cultural collaboration. Tag someone who'd love this. #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
Soulful singing — find your melody connection. Quick roots note: soul‑inflected folk blends work songs and hymns. Which line moved you? 🌍🎶 #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
January 11, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Soulful singing — find your melody connection. Quick roots note: soul‑inflected folk blends work songs and hymns. Which line moved you? 🌍🎶 #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
Singing beneath the willow — a timeless folk line, reimagined by American Patchwork Quartet. Which version moves you? #folk #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
January 9, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Singing beneath the willow — a timeless folk line, reimagined by American Patchwork Quartet. Which version moves you? #folk #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
Drummer's ego vs. musical intention: we serve the song. At APQ we blend folk roots so rhythm supports story, not showmanship. Which matters more to you? #AmericanPatchworkQuartet #folk
January 7, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Drummer's ego vs. musical intention: we serve the song. At APQ we blend folk roots so rhythm supports story, not showmanship. Which matters more to you? #AmericanPatchworkQuartet #folk
Playing 'I'm So Glad' with Delbert Anderson at APAP 2025 — a classic blues/folk tune reimagined. Tag a friend who’d love this. #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
December 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Playing 'I'm So Glad' with Delbert Anderson at APAP 2025 — a classic blues/folk tune reimagined. Tag a friend who’d love this. #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
Vibing on 'The Devils Nine' with Gregoire Maret at the National Gallery of Art. A small moment that shows how American folk traditions keep evolving through collaboration. Tag a friend who'd love this. #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
December 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Vibing on 'The Devils Nine' with Gregoire Maret at the National Gallery of Art. A small moment that shows how American folk traditions keep evolving through collaboration. Tag a friend who'd love this. #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
Gone for Soldier — Joe's Pub, NYC: a cross-cultural take on a traveling folk song. Which line stays with you? #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
December 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Gone for Soldier — Joe's Pub, NYC: a cross-cultural take on a traveling folk song. Which line stays with you? #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
“Pieces of home, stitched together.” APQ honors tradition and connection, weaving American folk with global roots 🌍🎶 Short note: collaborative arrangements built on listening. Which tradition speaks to you? #AmericanPatchworkQuartet #folk
December 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
“Pieces of home, stitched together.” APQ honors tradition and connection, weaving American folk with global roots 🌍🎶 Short note: collaborative arrangements built on listening. Which tradition speaks to you? #AmericanPatchworkQuartet #folk
NYC’s Multicultural Hub — APQ celebrating cross-cultural roots in performance and community. Which part of NYC’s musical tapestry moves you most? 🌍 #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
December 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
NYC’s Multicultural Hub — APQ celebrating cross-cultural roots in performance and community. Which part of NYC’s musical tapestry moves you most? 🌍 #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
A musical moment: 'Connect Without Words' — instrumental folk traditions bridging people across cultures. Which feeling did this spark? 🎶 #AmericanPatchworkQuartet #folk
December 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
A musical moment: 'Connect Without Words' — instrumental folk traditions bridging people across cultures. Which feeling did this spark? 🎶 #AmericanPatchworkQuartet #folk
Moto Fukushima bass solo on 'Big Sciota' at APAP — roots reimagined. Which moment stuck with you? 🌍🎶 #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
December 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Moto Fukushima bass solo on 'Big Sciota' at APAP — roots reimagined. Which moment stuck with you? 🌍🎶 #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
Live audience reaction to APQ’s incredible musicianship — a snapshot of cross-cultural American folk. Tag someone who should see this. #AmericanPatchworkQuartet #folk
December 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Live audience reaction to APQ’s incredible musicianship — a snapshot of cross-cultural American folk. Tag someone who should see this. #AmericanPatchworkQuartet #folk
Exploring how Indian classical melody and rasa shape emotion — APQ’s take on cross-cultural folk arrangements. Which feeling do you hear? 🌍🎶 #AmericanPatchworkQuartet #raga
December 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Exploring how Indian classical melody and rasa shape emotion — APQ’s take on cross-cultural folk arrangements. Which feeling do you hear? 🌍🎶 #AmericanPatchworkQuartet #raga
'What is meaner than woman kind' — we sing it as 'human kind.' Devil's Nine lyric reimagined. 🌍 Which version do you prefer? #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
December 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
'What is meaner than woman kind' — we sing it as 'human kind.' Devil's Nine lyric reimagined. 🌍 Which version do you prefer? #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
Big Sciota live at APAP — a moment of American folk reimagined. Back showcasing Friday, Jan. 9. Which version do you love? 🌍 #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
December 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Big Sciota live at APAP — a moment of American folk reimagined. Back showcasing Friday, Jan. 9. Which version do you love? 🌍 #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
Falu sings Shenandoah at APAP 2025 — a river song shaped by sailors. Which verse moves you? 🌍🎶 #Shenandoah #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
December 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Falu sings Shenandoah at APAP 2025 — a river song shaped by sailors. Which verse moves you? 🌍🎶 #Shenandoah #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
Forming a unique band — a musical melting pot of traditions. APQ’s work centers on listening, sharing, and reimagining American folk. Which blend would you like to hear? 🌍 #AmericanPatchworkQuartet #folk
December 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Forming a unique band — a musical melting pot of traditions. APQ’s work centers on listening, sharing, and reimagining American folk. Which blend would you like to hear? 🌍 #AmericanPatchworkQuartet #folk
Clay & Rini on Musis Magic — a behind-the-scenes look at blending fun and history. 🎶 #AmericanPatchworkQuartet #folk
December 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Clay & Rini on Musis Magic — a behind-the-scenes look at blending fun and history. 🎶 #AmericanPatchworkQuartet #folk
Are genres even relevant anymore? We blend folk threads from many places to challenge labels and celebrate shared roots. Which version do you love most? #folk
December 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Are genres even relevant anymore? We blend folk threads from many places to challenge labels and celebrate shared roots. Which version do you love most? #folk
From Monterey to New York — an unexpected connection captured by APQ. Roots note: folk songs move and reshape across places. Which city version resonates? 🌍 #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
December 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
From Monterey to New York — an unexpected connection captured by APQ. Roots note: folk songs move and reshape across places. Which city version resonates? 🌍 #AmericanPatchworkQuartet