As the daughter of legendary folk songwriter Malvina Reynolds, Nancy helped carry forward a legacy of meaningful lyrics and melodic storytelling. She collaborated closely with her mother on several projects and later expanded her catalog with a focus on children’s and educational material. A longtime member of Occupella, the Bay Area activist a cappella group, Nancy merges performance with advocacy, delivering concerts that educate and inspire.
Significant moments in her discography include the 1992 release All in This Together, which won a Parents’ Choice Award, and the American Library Association Notable Recording Head First and Belly Down. Her recordings largely appear on Sisters' Choice Recordings (Berkeley), reflecting a strong regional imprint in Northern California’s folk and children’s music scenes.
Beyond music, Nancy Schimmel has embraced literary storytelling with a forthcoming project—a 2025 novel titled The Princess and the Witch—expanding her narrative reach while maintaining a clear throughline of fantasy, empowerment, and wonder that resonates with listeners of all ages.
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