Amythyst Kiah

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah is one of the most compelling voices in contemporary roots music, fearlessly blending Americana, folk, blues, and alternative rock into something entirely her own.

With a voice of haunting tenderness and breathtaking power, Kiah is an artist who refuses to be confined by genre or expectation. Her music is deeply personal, sometimes dark, often exhilarating, and always unmistakably original.

Kiah first drew widespread acclaim with her 2021 breakthrough album Wary + Strange, a riveting exploration of grief, identity, and self-discovery that earned a place on Rolling Stone's list of the 25 Best Country and Americana Albums of the Year. Her powerful anthem "Black Myself" earned a Grammy nomination, introducing an even wider audience to her extraordinary songwriting and commanding voice.

She is also a founding member of Our Native Daughters, the groundbreaking roots music supergroup featuring Rhiannon Giddens, Allison Russell, and Leyla McCalla.

Her latest album, Still + Bright, marks an exciting new chapter. Produced by Butch Walker, whose credits include Taylor Swift, Green Day, and Weezer, the record expands Kiah's sound into bold new territory. Fuzzed-out guitars, atmospheric rock, shimmering pedal steel, and beautifully expressive banjo create a rich, cinematic backdrop for songs that explore spirituality, nature, personal freedom, and the joy of finding your own path.

The album features collaborations with an impressive range of musicians, including bluegrass sensation Billy Strings, acclaimed songwriter S.G. Goodman, and punk-rock legend Tim Armstrong. Yet through all its musical experimentation, Kiah's remarkable voice and storytelling remain at the center.

Where her earlier work confronted painful experiences with unflinching honesty, Still + Bright finds Kiah writing from a place of greater freedom, curiosity, and joy. "Now I'm at a point where I'm confident in what I value and love," she explains, "and because of that I've made the album I've always wanted to make."

Whether she's playing banjo, delivering a soul-stirring ballad, or unleashing the full force of her extraordinary voice, Amythyst Kiah creates music that stays with you long after the final note.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience one of today's most adventurous and powerful roots music artists in the intimate setting of Caffè Lena.

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