Kirstenq Agresta Copely shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Kirstenq, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?
The most recent moment that made me feel proud was learning that my album, KURUVINDA, has been nominated for a GRAMMY® Award in the category Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant. This is my second nomination (the first was for my 2023 album Aquamarine in the same category) and this one feels just as elating and humbling. I’m very proud of the message behind the music – that ‘we are all imperfect gems.’ KURUVINDA reveals a journey to embrace imperfections, reminding us that every crack is part of our brilliance. I think we can all relate to feeling flawed in one way or another, and to accept these with grace is so important. I’m very happy that this has resonated with so many listeners around the globe!
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m a two-time GRAMMY® nominated harpist & composer, based in New York City. I started playing the harp when I was five years old, and have performed throughout the United States, Europe, South America, Israel, Japan, and the South Pacific. I’ve performed for heads of state, in blockbuster movie soundtracks, alongside Billboard 100 artists, on late night television, and on some of the world’s most recognized stages.
My music has been streamed over 14 million times on Spotify and have steady rotation on the Sirius XM Spa Channel. As a freelancer in NYC, I am offered some amazing opportunities. Some of my favorite recent gigs were playing in Tiffany and Co., a Grand Central Station wedding, and a private event for the Radio City Rockettes. I’m often asked what my favorite gig has been and I’d have to say playing with Beyoncé at the White House for President Barack Obama’s Second State Dinner. Each day brings a new adventure, and that’s what I love about living in the Big Apple.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
I’m releasing the part of me that once believed perfection was a measure of worth. Composing Kuruvinda taught me that our beauty lies not in flawlessness, but in the fractures that let light through. Like an imperfect gem, we carry traces of time, loss, and love within us—and that is what makes us radiant. To let go is to accept the shimmer of imperfection as something sacred, something whole.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I’d tell her to stop worrying so much and be more playful in life. The light is already within her, waiting to be seen.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
That success can be measured by numbers alone. The music industry often equates streams, followers, and metrics with artistic worth—but music was never meant to live inside algorithms. The truest success is resonance: when a song reaches someone’s heart and lingers there. No metric can quantify that impact.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What will you regret not doing?
I’ll regret not living in a foreign country for a period of time. I fantasize about what it would be like to spend a year in Rome, where my father’s family is from, or take six months to settle into the beauty of the Côte d’Azur. I’m an avid traveler and have been all over the world as both a performer and tourist, but actually living outside of the U.S. is an opportunity I will probably never have.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.kirstencopelymusic.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kcopelymusic
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kcopelymusic/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstencopelymusic
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kcopelymusic
Image Credits
Red dress publicity photo: Drew Bordeaux Photography
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