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MY STORY / 2026
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Kendall Ramseur is an award-winning cellist, composer, and recording artist whose music carries healing, depth, and cinematic beauty into every space it touches. A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Kendall began playing piano at age seven and discovered his love for cello at ten — a passion that would eventually become a powerful voice across concert halls, film, television, and live storytelling experiences.
As the CEO of KYOM Productions, Kendall has composed original music for Netflix trailers, podcasts, film, and television. With a gift for translating emotion into melody, his work often explores the intersection of music, humanity, faith, and social transformation — creating experiences that invite reflection, connection, and hope. A founding member and finalist of the Billboard-charting quartet Sons of Serendip on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, Kendall has performed internationally with renowned symphony orchestras and at major events including the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, Oprah’s Vision Tour, and Expo 2020 Dubai. He has shared the stage with artists such as John Legend, Cynthia Erivo, Kristin Chenoweth, and Train, and served as principal cellist for the Grammy Awards Orchestra, performing alongside acclaimed artists including Alicia Keys, John Mayer, Herbie Hancock, Lang Lang, Josh Groban, and Andrea Bocelli. |
"Music is the language of the heart.” 
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Kendall’s solo career continues to flourish through the release of his debut cello album Selah, whose music has been licensed for television and media, as well as his work with the critically acclaimed podcast Holy Ghost Stories. Kendall composed the original score for the podcast’s 10-episode Exodus season, crafting a sweeping musical landscape that became central to the storytelling experience. Following the success of the series, he joined the Holy Ghost Stories Live tour, helping bring the Exodus story to life through immersive live performances that blended music, narrative, and reflection.
His work on the award-winning Superhumans Podcast episode The Healing Power of Music earned a Signal Awards recognition for Most Inspirational Podcast.
In 2024, Kendall was invited to perform at TEDxGrotonHill, where he debuted an original cello composition inspired by the theme “Mind + Life.” Drawing from the keynote messages, the performance became a musical meditation on the connection between thought, emotion, and lived experience — offering audiences a moment of stillness, resonance, and reflection.
Kendall is also the co-creator and composer of the Democracy Concerto, a groundbreaking new orchestral work commissioned by PolicyLink in collaboration with acclaimed pianist and composer BLKBOK. Created in honor of the 250th anniversary of American democracy, the concerto blends orchestral composition with the diverse musical traditions, histories, and cultural lineages that shape the American story. Exploring themes of democracy, belonging, justice, memory, and hope, the work seeks to invite audiences into a deeper emotional reflection on who we are — and who we are still becoming together. The Democracy Concerto will receive its world premiere at the 2026 PolicyLink Summit in Washington, D.C. in August 2026.
Kendall is currently developing several large-scale concert works and multidisciplinary collaborations that blend music, storytelling, film, and faith to explore themes of healing, freedom, identity, and human connection. He is also currently completing the score for an upcoming documentary centered on the life and legacy of Howard Thurman.
Through every note, Kendall remains committed to creating work that inspires, uplifts, and reminds people of the beauty, dignity, and healing power found within the human spirit.
His work on the award-winning Superhumans Podcast episode The Healing Power of Music earned a Signal Awards recognition for Most Inspirational Podcast.
In 2024, Kendall was invited to perform at TEDxGrotonHill, where he debuted an original cello composition inspired by the theme “Mind + Life.” Drawing from the keynote messages, the performance became a musical meditation on the connection between thought, emotion, and lived experience — offering audiences a moment of stillness, resonance, and reflection.
Kendall is also the co-creator and composer of the Democracy Concerto, a groundbreaking new orchestral work commissioned by PolicyLink in collaboration with acclaimed pianist and composer BLKBOK. Created in honor of the 250th anniversary of American democracy, the concerto blends orchestral composition with the diverse musical traditions, histories, and cultural lineages that shape the American story. Exploring themes of democracy, belonging, justice, memory, and hope, the work seeks to invite audiences into a deeper emotional reflection on who we are — and who we are still becoming together. The Democracy Concerto will receive its world premiere at the 2026 PolicyLink Summit in Washington, D.C. in August 2026.
Kendall is currently developing several large-scale concert works and multidisciplinary collaborations that blend music, storytelling, film, and faith to explore themes of healing, freedom, identity, and human connection. He is also currently completing the score for an upcoming documentary centered on the life and legacy of Howard Thurman.
Through every note, Kendall remains committed to creating work that inspires, uplifts, and reminds people of the beauty, dignity, and healing power found within the human spirit.
NS Design"I am really honored and excited to be a part of the NS Design family. The craftsmanship put into their instruments is amazing, and I'm excited to be able to add my musical voice to their ensemble of amazing artists."
"I chose NS Design because the unique sound and mobility these instruments offer is exceptional. Being a classically trained cellist, I had only known playing the cello while sitting, but as I’ve grown as a recording artist and performer, I found myself desiring more freedom than what the traditional cello could offer in sound and mobility. The NS Design Cello was a perfect match; it can be played sitting, standing, or even while walking around. It gives me a lot more freedom for expression in live shows and in the studio." Kendall performs on a CR Series Electric Cello, endorsed by NS Design. 
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