Origin Music Alliance · Artists & Visionaries
April Ellington is an internationally renowned, accomplished vocalist, producer, composer, and philanthropist — and a founding member of The Savoy Ellingtons, with over 40 years of experience in the music industry. Through her family lineage she carries forward a heritage linked to jazz pioneer Duke Ellington.
Throughout a distinguished career, she has contributed to creating and producing influential musical works that have inspired audiences across generations, alongside her brother Edward Ellington Jr.
On October 17, 2026, as millions pause in the synchronized Moment of Global Unity, April Ellington joins the Origin Anthem as it travels across every time zone — from the Cradle of Humankind to living rooms, parks, and gatherings on every continent.
Music Alliance
April Ellington brings the soul of an enduring jazz legacy to the ORIGIN Anthem — a heritage of harmony and unity carried into one song, sung by the world, on October 17.
The Savoy Ellingtons Host a GatheringOrigin Music Alliance · More Voices
October 17 · 2026
Join the Movement See the Flagship Festival