Kaia Kater
Born of African-Caribbean descent in Québec, Kater’s old-time banjo skills, jazz-fueled voice and deft songcraft have garnered acclaim from BBC Music, No Depression and Rolling Stone, who named her one of the “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know.” Her innovative style reveals that she has as much in common with Kendrick Lamar as with Pete Seeger.
“… plaintive, mesmerizing … writes and performs with the skill of a folk-circuit veteran. …” – Rolling Stone
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Canada
“ Where bluegrass meets Nina Simone”
– The Guardian
SPECIAL GUESTS
Anna & Elizabeth Appalachian folk musicians Anna Roberts-Gevalt and Elizabeth LaPrelle combine soul-stirring harmonies, storytelling and the use of a traditional “crankie” – illustrated, hand-cranked scrolls – to bring old-time music and ballads to a new generation of music lovers.
Virginia
United States
“They brought many of us to tears with some of the most yearning harmonies I’ve heard at the Tiny Desk. … Take a deep breath and soak it all in.” – Bob Boilen (NPR MUSIC)
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SEPTEMBER 15
Appalachian Festival Capstone Concert
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