Thomasina is an award-winning songwriter, internationally recognized mountain dulcimer player, and singer whose performances weave together the best of traditional and contemporary folk music. Her music has been aired in over twenty countries across the globe. Thomasina was Connecticut State Troubadour for 2005 & 2006. This highly esteemed and honorary position allowed her to be Connecticut’s Ambassador for music and song. 

She touches audiences with a simplicity, humanity, and strength drawn from the deep roots of the folk tradition. Her freshness and vitality surprise people, often evoking unexpected emotional responses from first time audiences and loyal fans alike.

There are no spectators at Thomasina’s concerts. Her infectious energy level draws audience members into some kind of participation- singing, clapping, drumming or even playing along on an instrument which has been handed to you. She performs solo, or with a dynamic back-up band which consists of world class musicians.

 Thomasina sings, composes music and plays the mountain dulcimer, hang drum and hammer dulcimer. Her voice has been described as “both sweet and strong with a moving spiritual strain.” Her original and traditional compositions and arrangements appeal to a wide range of audiences – from children to grandparents. After years of  work on the  mountain dulcimer, Thomasina’s unique and complex adaptation of the instrument with its sweet simple sound has become one of  her trademarks. 

While it  is  possible to  appreciate Thomasina’s music through her recordings, one must attend a concert in order to truly experience her magic.

Thomasina was Connecticut State Troubadour for 2005 & 2006. This highly esteemed and honorary position allowed her to be Connecticut’s Ambassador for music and song. With a Master of Science degree in Education, she uses music and art to help students of all ages discover their own creative abilities throughout the United States. In January of 1999, she was accepted to become part of the Connecticut Commission on the Arts’ Master Teaching Artist Program. Her four years of studies and graduation as a Facilitator of Music Improvisation with cello master, David Darling and Music for People reaffirm her belief that music is in each one of us and is just waiting for the right time to emerge.

Parallel Universe is a stirring collection of original and traditional songs produced by award winning musicians Thomasina Levy and GRAMMY Award cellist, David Darling. This instrumental album includes a variety of instruments that include cello,  mt. dulcimer, hang drum, hammer dulcimer, flute, piano, bass guitar etc. It will be released on the Hearts of Space Records label August 17, 2018.  Parallel Universe is a testament to the joy that results from the collaborative process when artists are allowed to create and express themselves through the enigmatic power of music.

Out of Many We are One is an award-winning song Thomasina co-wrote with Joan Spear. It won the 2011 NAMA Award for Best Song Single of the Year. 

Chasing Cloud Shadows is her release with international acclaim and airplay in over twenty countries across the globe. It has been described as “pure sunlight, a dazzling marriage of new and traditional folk music, jazz, country and bluegrass that makes for an hour of joyous listening.” 

Holding Back the Night blends the dulcimer and her voice with world beat percussion, traditional instrumentals, original compositions, and contemporary folk songs. This recording received national and international acclaim.

 A Peaceful Storm, a Mountain Dulcimer Journey Through Songs and Instrumentals is an eclectic collection of music that shows the many moods and faces of the mountain dulcimer. 

Let’s Pretend, Original and Traditional Folk Songs for Children is Thomasina’s first release. It has been called “One of the Best of the Best children’s recordings of 1994” by the Emergency Librarian Magazine. 

December’s Hearth, A Wizmak Holiday Gathering is a compilation recording of holiday instrumentals with  music from various outstanding dulcimer recording artists. 

Thomasina was included in the Mel Bay Publications Dulcimer 2000 book which features arrangements by the world’s best mountain dulcimer players.