⁸Dragonfly Stigma is a songwriter and composer hailing from Martinique, a small island nation in the Caribbean Sea. For her, music has always been a source of shelter and comfort, dating back to her childhood when she first saw her grandfather playing the violin. It is a huge part of her DNA and helps her cope with anxiety. As an artist, Dragonfly Stigma is driven by a desire to share an empowering message and pay it forward by giving back to others what music has given her. She aims to inspire self-empowerment, acceptance of uniqueness, and bravery in being different through her music. Dragonfly Stigma is a lover of acoustic instruments and her sound is heavily influenced by a diverse range of artists, from classical composers like Vivaldi and Rondò Veneziano to contemporary indie folk musicians like Bon Iver, Gregory Alan Isakov, Novo Amor, and emotional driven vocalist like Beth Hart. While her real name is Catherine Samantha Goma, Dragonfly Stigma is more of a concept for her, inspired by the stigma that appears on the wings of dragonflies when they reach maturity. She is also known for her collaborative approach to music-making and enjoys working with a variety of musicians. Overall, Dragonfly Stigma is a deeply passionate artist whose music is sure to resonate with listeners seeking empowering and thought-provoking messages.