BIOGRAPHY
Franklyn Oliver (b. 1999) is a Mancunian Composer and Jaw Harpist based in London. Using a variety of mediums Franklyn's practice often reflects on his relationship with his home city and addresses varying political topics. Among his influences, he includes Frank Zappa, Meredith Monk, Neil Luck, and Lili Boulanger. Franklyn has completed under-
graduate and postgraduate studies at both
Swanee whistle performance with Musarc in Neil Luck's piece "Three Votive Mysteries" Taranto, 2022
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, and King's College London respectively. Throughout his studies, Franklyn has worked under the tutelage of Sir George Benjamin; Thomas Hyde; Stephen Montague; Deirdre Gribbin; Laura Bowler; Paul Newland; and Sam Hayden amongst others. As a composer, Franklyn has collaborated with many ensembles including CoMA; Fretwork; Standard Issue; and Glenn Parkes.
Franklyn's practice also extends to academia, and he specialises in political songwriting movements across the world, most notably Nueva Canción. In June 2024, he gave lectures on this topic at City University New York and New York University as a part of the Mise En Music Festival.