Darcy Ford-James

Darcy Ford-James (she/her) is a violinist, educator, and an inaugural fellow of the Black Banjo & Fiddle Fellowship. She returns as a guest Teaching Artist to pass on the deep learning the she received from Earl White, the first BBFF fiddle teaching artist. With over two decades of experience as a public school strings teacher, Darcy brings a strong commitment to music education, mentorship, and Black musical traditions. She is the co-founder of Stockton Soul, a nonprofit Soul Orchestra dedicated to educating, empowering, and inspiring audiences through the performance of Black music. In 2026, Darcy returns to the Black Banjo & Fiddle Fellowship as a guest teaching artist.