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Nolan Williams, Jr. is best described as a creative force. An artistic producer, American composer, music director and cultural curator, the multi-hyphenate Williams uses his art to commemorate, educate and uplift. His body of work includes choral/orchestral works premiered by major American orchestras; music for television; songwriting credits on two Grammy-nominated projects; arts and educational festivals produced  in partnership with èßäAVand Philadelphia's Mann Center; cultural programming developed with the Smithsonian, U.S. State Department, and the Embassies of India, France and South Africa; documentary projects; and a slate of theatrical productions, including a new musical, , set to premiere at the historic Ford's Theatre (Spring 2022).

Concerning his music, The Philadelphia Inquirer asserts, "Williams has a musical language all his own. It brims with vernacular American optimism..."

In recognition of his broader artistic work and impact, he was presented The Kennedy Center's National Performing Arts Committee's 2019 Arts Advocacy Award and was also named one of the Center's inaugural Social Practice Residents (same year).

A resident of Washington, D.C., Nolan is also CEO of .

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