In Memory of
Michael Godsey
Popnami! is named after the music studio that founder Cleo Godsey’s brother - Michael Godsey - ran in Shanghai until his premature death at age 47 in 2012.
Michael was an artist. His musical, drawing and photography talent kept him engaged in many art forms since he was a child. But the art form he loved the most - music - stayed his passion through his too short life. He was lucky to end his days getting back to the studio, and developing emerging artists in Shanghai China with his Popnami Studios. From studying classical piano as kid, to playing guitar in one of Nashville's leading punk rock bands from the 1980's, Raging Fire, to finally developing the talent of others, he carried a tune in his head and heart till the end.
We honor his memory by supporting the creative souls who add to the colorfullness of our world with their creativity and passion with the popnami! Foundation. Our foundation is dedicated to supporting folks we find doing inspiring work across various disciplines of the arts, sciences and humanities.