Dana Leong

Dana Leong, a two-time Grammy award-winning virtuoso, is globally recognized as a top electric cellist and trombonist. His blend of electronic beats and global rhythms captivates audiences worldwide. A child prodigy, Dana began teaching Jazz at Stanford University at 16. His accolades include two Grammys in Jazz and Classical music for his work with Paquito D’Rivera and collaborations with music icons Kanye West, DJ Qbert and DJA-Trak.

Dana’s innovative spirit extends to the intersection of music, technology and wellness. He has pioneered the integration of AI in music composition, creating the electronic symphony “iDragon” with DeepMusic. Ai and Dell Technologies. His performances incorporate VR-powered 3D art and audience EEG brain scanner data. He is the host of the podcast #UpgradeMe with Dana Leong where he uncovers life hacks with world leaders.

As the founder of the social impact platform TEKTONIKmusic.org, Dana champions music wellness programs that resonate with global audiences. His consulting work with Yamaha on the “Silent Cello” and his role as a U.S. Musical Ambassador reflect his commitment to music’s evolving landscape. Dana Leong continues to inspire as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader.

TEKTONIKmusic.org, led by Dana Leong, is a collective uniting artists across multiple mediums from music to visual and culinary. After Leong’s family was affected by the 2011 natural disaster in Japan, he started the initiative using music & art as a storytelling vehicle to remediate negative impact on people and geographies affected by disaster. With a focus on the healing power of music & art, TEKTONIK Music mixes new electronic beats and visuals with ancient traditional art for a one of a kind uplifting sensory experience. Their content and programs have been seen by over 100 million viewers and featured by organizations such as Google, Alibaba Philanthropy, TEDxShanghai, Youtube, ESPN, Save the Children, United Nations, Four Seasons, UBS, The Rubin Museum in New York City, New York and Shanghai Fashion Week and World Economic Forum. Their latest album GAIA features appearances by artists from over 10 countries, including Grammy Nominated vocalist Keali’i Reichel from Hawaii. Their multimedia collaborations include presenting with Android Jones, National Geographic Photographer Mattias Klum, and Glowing Bulbs Visual Arts Collective. The mission is to create global harmony and increase bandwidth for ultimate happiness.