Q&A: Mavis SWAN Poole on the Power of Authentic Expression in Music

By Allie Sadoff

May 7, 2024

Award-winning singer/songwriter and music educator Mavis SWAN Poole, dubbed “Little Ella” by legendary trombonist Curtis Fuller, was born in Durham, North Carolina, and attended North Carolina Central University. She prides herself on her unique style of music that embraces rough, rugged sounds and genuinely represents herself.