Quinn Christopherson

Quinn Christopherson is an American singer-songwriter. He won the 2019 Tiny Desk Contest with his entry "Erase Me," a song exploring his experience coming out as a transgender man. Christopherson was recognized by NPR for his submission in the 2018 contest won by Naia Izumi.

Early life

Christopherson was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska.[1] He is Athabaskan through his mother and Iñupiat through his mother and father.[2] Christopherson grew up with his mother's Athabaskan family. His maternal grandmother was a storyteller from Tazlina, Alaska who later moved to Anchorage.[3]

Career

Christopherson was recognized by NPR for his 2018 entry to the Tiny Desk Contest won by Naia Izumi.[1][4] "Mary Alee," a folk song, is a tribute to his late grandmother.[2] for which he recorded a music video on Westchester Lagoon while it was frozen. He credits his grandmother's positivity and acceptance of his transitioning as being influential in his life.[4]

Christopherson won the 2019 Tiny Desk Contest. His submission, "Erase Me" explores his experience coming out as a transgender man. He recorded a live music video with his bandmate, Nick Carpenter, at the Anchorage Museum in front of a painting of Denali. Lucy Dacus praised his song as complex and captivating.[5] Pilar Fitzgerald called his video a "work of art."[6] "Erase Me" was one of over 6,000 entries in 2019. Christopherson will perform a Tiny Desk Concert and go on tour with NPR Music.[5]

Personal life

Christopher began transitioning in 2017 at the age of 25.[4][3] Due to the experiences of his grandmother, Christopherson does not drink alcohol.[3]

Discography
  • "Mary Alee" (2018)[4]
  • "Erase Me" (2019)[5]
  • "Raedeen" (2019)

References
  1. Carney, Jack (May 20, 2018). "Alaskan recognized by NPR for 'Tiny Desk Contest' submission". KTUU-TV. Retrieved 2019-05-16.
  2. Fizgerald, Pilar; Lorusso, Marissa; Fernández, Stefanie; Touros, Cyrena (March 16, 2018). "The Tiny Desk Contest Entries We're Excited About This Week". NPR. Retrieved 2019-05-16.
  3. Grove, Casey (2019-05-16). "Anchorage musician Quinn Christopherson wins NPR's Tiny Desk Contest". KTOO. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
  4. Garcia-Navarro, Lulu; Wharton, Ned (May 20, 2018). "This Tiny Desk Contestant Braved The Elements Of Alaska To Pay Tribute To His Grandmother". NPR. Retrieved 2019-05-16.
  5. Boilen, Bob (May 16, 2019). "Announcing The 2019 Tiny Desk Contest Winner". NPR. Retrieved 2019-05-16.
  6. Fizgerald, Pilar; Reed, Jacqueline; Zhang, Fengxue; Schaller, Nicole; Maurer, Clara (April 4, 2019). "Check Out More Tiny Desk Contest Entries We Love". NPR. Retrieved 2019-05-16.
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