Jonathan Brooks

Favorite Known MPLS Memory:
One memory I will never forget while being in Known is singing background vocals for Bon Iver at the Eaux Claires Festival. Another is singing with Snoop Dogg at the Christmas halftime show for the Vikings.

What Known Means to Me:
Known to me means creative freedom. It’s a place where youth can come and exercise their unique voices and talents, bringing them together to build one collective sound! It’s also a healing space and a place where music brings people together and uplifts the community around them.

The Impact I Want to Make:
I hope to make a difference by spreading positivity and shining a light for youth to see, inspiring them to spark change. Being in Known has helped me see how much positivity we spread and how much music can uplift a community. I’ve also seen how powerful it is when young people uplift their communities and inspire one another to strive for something better.