Philip Muzi Branch, a Native of Richmond, Virginia, received both his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and his Master of Art Education degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. His award winning paintings have been exhibited at The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia; PANAFEST, Ghana, West Africa; The Banneker Douglass Museum, Annapolis, Maryland and The Daura Gallery. His work is included in the collections of SunTrust Bank, Richmond Community Hospital, Lynchburg College, The African American Museum of Dallas and First Market Bank.
While participating in the Virginia Commission for the Arts “Artists in Education" Program, Branch completed over 20 mural-painting residencies in public schools. He has taught at Virginia Union University, Saint Paul's College and Virginia State University. Currently, he is Director of Cultural Programs for the VCU Health System in Richmond.
Philip, also known as Muzi, is an accomplished bassist and song writer. He performs with the internationally acclaimed musical group, Plunky and Oneness.