Meet Sonata Lee – Weaving Tradition & Transformation

Sonata Lee Cantata is an East Tennessee artist blending Appalachian folk with ambient electronics. Influenced by a mandolin-playing, mindfulness-loving single dad, her sound fuses old-time tradition with modern production and healing intention.

From banjo riffs to synth waves, her music is both earthy and ethereal—crafted for ceremony, connection, and deep feeling. She releases through self and Moonbabe Records and offers live sets, sound journeys, and collaborative production rooted in resonance and ritual.

A Tapestry of Music, Movement & Healing

☻ Rooted in Public Health

With a degree from East Tennessee State University, Sonata weaves together scientific understanding and holistic care for a well-rounded approach to healing.

☻ A Life of Service & Advocacy

From AmeriCorps disaster recovery work and hunger relief to championing elder care, her path has always centered on care, community, and resilience.

☻ Embodied Practice & Sound Healing

Certified in Vinyasa Flow Yoga by Stephanie Keach and trained in vibrational healing and facilitating with Kennedy Oneself, Sonata brings grounded presence into every sound journey.

☻ Modern Sound, Ancient Wisdom

Studying music production with Heather Christie and Lynda Arnold, she blends old-world ritual with modern audio techniques to create transformative sonic experiences.

☻ Music as a Human Right

Sonata believes that music is a basic human right—not a privilege reserved for professionals. She’s here to help you feel safe, confident, and empowered to explore your own sound. There’s no gatekeeping here—just an open invitation to explore, feel, and co-create.