Inly’s Lower Elementary students (grades 1–3) worked with our 2024 BIPOC Artist in Residence, Eph See, to write and record an original song. 

“One Home” is a song written about Africa, a focus of their cultural studies this year. Each of the three lower elementary classrooms wrote a verse of the song.

LE2 wrote the first verse about refugees around Africa.

LE1 wrote the second verse about water insecurity in Africa and how it unequally affects girls and women who walk hours a day to collect water. 

LE3 wrote the third verse about climate change and its effects on plants, animals, and people.

About Inly’s 2024 BIPOC Artist in Residence

Eph See’s journey into the world of music began at a young age, influenced by a myriad of genres, from emo and pop punk to early aughts R&B, thanks to their Cape Verdean heritage and the musical tastes of their family in Dorchester. Their debut EP, “g*rlhood,” released in 2021, is a testament to their talent, encapsulating the essence of adolescence with a harmonious blend of poignant sentiments and lively melodies.

Beyond their solo endeavors, Eph See has dedicated numerous years as a staff member at Summer Stars Camp for the Performing Arts, a program that unites underserved students with master teachers, performers, and artists. Their commitment to the arts and passion for nurturing young talent make them an exemplary mentor for our students.