Black Voices in Modern Americana

In recent years, there has been a powerful resurgence of Black artists reclaiming their rightful place in Americana and roots music, challenging traditional narratives and enriching the genre with diverse and intersectional perspectives. This movement represents not just a shift in music, but a cultural reclamation of a genre whose very foundations were built on Black musical traditions.

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Live at KRCL: Josaleigh Pollett

Singer-songwriter Josaleigh Pollett released one of KRCL's favorite local albums last year, In the Garden, By The Weeds. Just last week, Salt Lake City Weekly readers voted Pollett "Best Singer-Songwriter," in the recent Best of Utah 2024 edition, besting Addison Grace and Post Malone. "I never thought I would beat Post Malone in anything," said Pollett with a laugh. Pollett shared an acoustic version of YKWIM, which is on the recent album, plus two new songs that are set to appear on a record that is in the works. Give a listen to the full session.

Talia Keys Live In Studio: KRCL Exclusive Song Premiere: Need You To Care

Utah musican, band leader and friend of KRCL, Talia Keys is set to release a new original song this Friday called "Need You To Care." Keys brought the single to KRCL for an exclusive during Women Who Rock with Eugenie and to talk about the process of writing the song during the depths of pandemic isolation.