The Griot String Quartet, comprised of professional Black classical musicians including Drs. Edward W. Hardy and Amyr Joyner, Messiah Ahmed, Miles Goosby, Justus Ross, Johnny Walker, Jr., and Boubacar Diallo, aims to inspire a new perspective challenging assumptions about what classical music looks like. Touring across the United States, recent highlights include performances at Washington Performing Arts and CAAPA, Harriman-Jewell Series, Tuesday Musical Association, and Sunflower Performing Arts. They have graced esteemed venues such as the John F. Kennedy Center, Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center, Folly Theater, Wellin Hall, and EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall. Additionally, they delivered a special performance lecture at the historic Howard University alongside Damien Sneed and Jacqueline Echols. The Griot String Quartet has shared the stage with renowned opera singers, including Echols, Raehann Bryce-Davis, Amanda Bottoms, Raven McMillon, Janinah Burnett, and Justin Austin. Founded by Damien Sneed and LeChateau Entertainment in 2022, this quartet embodies a commitment to reshaping perceptions and representation in classical music.