Hazel Ketchum is a lutenist, guitarist and singer who received her masters of Music degree from the University of Southern California. Hazel is a member of the group Sonus, in which she sings and plays a variety of early instruments, including lutes, saz and percussion. In addition to art music, Hazel writes songs and has her own group, an Irish/Old time band called the Hungry Monks.
Hazel's latest CD is called "Big as the World" and is dedicated to children's music. Hazel teaches piano, guitar, voice and songwriting at her studio, Hungry Monk Music, and at schools, libraries and bookstores throughout the Southeast. Hazel has been Artist-in Residence at the Cuyahoga Park in Ohio, teaching and performing Celtic and American music. Hazel plays concerts for campers, formal house concerts, outdoor concerts and at the train stations. Hazel also has recorded with and accompanies Na Fidleiri, a young peoples fiddle
orchestra that plays traditional Irish songs and dances.