Amythyst Kiah performing during the Who Hits Back! Tour at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas on May 3, 2022, with Amythyst Kiah, Emma Lambiase, Austin Drewry, and Megan McCormick. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
The Rounder Records debut from Amythyst Kiah, Wary + Strange marks the glorious collision of two vastly different worlds: the iconoclastic alt-rock that first sparked her musical passion, and the roots/old-time-music scene where she’s found breakout success in recent years, including recognition from Rolling Stone as “one of Americana’s great up-and-coming secrets.” Along with tapping into the vibrant musicality she honed in part through her studies in East Tennessee State University’s Bluegrass, Old Time, Country Music program, the Chattanooga-bred singer/songwriter expands on the uncompromising artistry she’s displayed as a member of Our Native Daughters—an all-women-of-color supergroup whose Kiah-penned standout “Black Myself” earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best American Roots Song and won Song of the Year at the Folk Alliance International Awards.
Produced by Tony Berg (Phoebe Bridgers, Amos Lee, Andrew Bird) and made with esteemed musicians like Blake Mills, Wary + Strange arrives as a deeply immersive body of work, endlessly redefining the limits of roots music in its inventive rhythms and textures. With an unforgettable voice that’s both unfettered and exquisitely controlled, Kiah gracefully interlaces political commentary and personal revelation, ultimately offering a raw yet nuanced examination of grief, alienation, and the hard-won triumph of total self-acceptance.
Amythyst Kiah is a must see! She exudes presence and is so talented. Her repertoire lets you rock out as well as have moments of reflection in her ballads. Loved every moment!Amythyst Kiah shared the stage with The Who at the Moody Center. They continue across the United States and Europe with the last stop at the Point Ephemere in Paris, France on November 22, 2022.
Excellent singer, guitarist and poet. Our introduction to Amythyst Kiah was quite a concert to see! She also met with folks after the show to talk and sign CD's (including the one I bought). Looking forward to seeing her again.
I was super excited to be able to see Amythyst Kiah again and she rocked! Such a powerful voice.
Great convert. Don’t miss this show, Amythyst’s voice is amazing!
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