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Award-winning Producer • Composer • Music Director • Playwright• Filmmaker • Cultural Curator

Award-winning Producer • Composer • Music Director • Playwright• Filmmaker • Cultural Curator

Award-winning Producer • Composer • Music Director • Playwright• Filmmaker • Cultural Curator

Award-winning Producer • Composer • Music Director • Playwright• Filmmaker • Cultural Curator

Award-winning Producer • Composer • Music Director • Playwright• Filmmaker • Cultural Curator

Award-winning Producer • Composer • Music Director • Playwright• Filmmaker • Cultural Curator

Welcome to the creative world of Nolan Williams, Jr. Working at the crossroads of faith, culture, the arts & civic engagement, Nolan brings a distinct voice to contemporary storytelling. From 2019-2024, Nolan was the inaugural Social Practice Resident at the Kennedy Center. And in 2025, he received the Cannes Film Awards honor for Best Director, Animation Music Video — but that’s just scratching the surface!

MORE ABOUT NOLAN

NOLAN HAS BEEN inducted into MOREHOUSE BOARD OF SPONSORS

The Morehouse College Board of Sponsors is an honorary body within the Martin Luther King Jr. College of Ministers & Laity. It consists of distinguished clergy & lay leaders, including activists & community figures, who exemplify moral courage, promote social justice and support the College's social gospel' mission. 

NOLAN NEXT/Now

January through May, 2026

STROKESTRA @ THE DR. PHILLIPS CENTER (ORLANDO, FL)

In collaboration with the Dr. Phillips Center & UK’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nolan has launched a new cohort for STROKESTRA, a creative music-making program that facilitates holistic recovery for stroke survivors & their caregivers.

Last year, Nolan became the first-named U.S. artistic lead of this program.

April 24, 2026

NOLAN TO be inducted into sjc theatre hall of fame

On April 24, Nolan will be inducted into his high school alma mater's Theatre Hall of Fame. 

NOLAN TO PREMIERE COMMISSIONED WORK THIS JUNE

Nolan has been commissioned by the Children's Chorus of Washington to create a new choral work in honor of CCW’s 30th anniversary.


The work, titled "I've Learned to Sing," will be premiered on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Stay tuned for more information.

SEE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

NOW STREAMING

Nolan'S new SOCIAL JUSTICE HYMN

Nolan's new social justice hymn, "JUST LIKE SELMA" is out and available on all streaming platforms.  


As the first phase-two project of Nolan's FREEDOM ADVANCES campaign, "JUST LIKE SELMA" commemorates the history that led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.


WATCH. LISTEN. LIKE. SHARE.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO

nolan Wins best director honor in sweden film awards

Nolan has won "Best Director - Music Video" in the January 2026 edition of the Sweden Film Awards. The honor is in recognition of the "Just Like Selma" official music video. 


“This recognition reflects the collective excellence of an extraordinary team,” Nolan said. “I want to especially acknowledge our live production director, William Haywood, our assistant director and production supervisor, Mike D. DuBose, and our lead editor, Mike Lyon, whose contributions have been invaluable. I’m also deeply grateful to our Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church colleagues who stood behind this project—Leon C. Lewis, Minister of Music, and Andre Williams, Director of Production and Media. Their support and collaboration made this achievement possible.” 

Since its release, the “Just Like Selma” video has won 12 film awards and resonated with audiences for its powerful message and visual artistry. Click here to access the full listing of film honors.

2026 Archival EVENTS

Saturday, April 18, 2026

NOLAN honorED BY NANM EASTERN REGION

Nolan was honored by the National Association of Negro Musicians-Eastern Region/Ben Holt Chapter for his body of musical works alongside veteran performer/educator William Jones and opera diva Denyce Graves. 

Friday, April 17, 2026

NOLAN + NEWorks PRODUCE DC250 FULL DEMOCRACY LUNCHEON

Nolan + NEWorks are honored to have produced Mayor Muriel Bowser’s DC250 Full Democracy Luncheon commemorating DC Emancipation Day! Presenters included: former DC Mayor Sharon Pratt, City Council Chair Phil Mendelson, Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley, News4 Anchor Shawn Yancy (host), the Heritage Signature Chorale, and more!

Saturday, April 18, 2026

NOLAN honorED BY The Society Incorporated, DC

Nolan was recently honored by the The Society Incorporated, Washington, DC Chapter for his body of creative works and commitment to fostering artistic opportunities for young people.  

Monday, January 19, 2026

Georgetown University honors Nolan

On January 19, Robert M. Groves, Interim President of Georgetown University, presented Nolan with a special award “with deep appreciation for over two decades of creativity and commitment to social justice through music.”

This honor recognizes Nolan’s 23 years as Music Producer for GU’s Let Freedom Ring MLK concerts.

2025 was a remarkable year for Nolan. Click below to see his official list of highlights!

Nolan's Top 5 Highlights of 2025

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