Leyla McCalla has long been one of the most under-celebrated folksingers working these days. Her albums have all been deep dives into important subject matter, exploring the human experience through the confluence of poetry and melody in ways few artists are capable of. As a multi-instrumentalist, she seems to follow her instruments into unexpected journeys. … <a href="https://folkalley.com/why-we-write-with-kim-ruehl-eps-22-leyla-mccalla/">Continued</a>

Leyla McCalla has long been one of the most under-celebrated folksingers working these days. Her albums have all been deep dives into important subject matter, exploring the human experience through the confluence of poetry and melody in ways few artists are capable of. As a multi-instrumentalist, she seems to follow her instruments into unexpected journeys. … Continued

Leyla McCalla has long been one of the most under-celebrated folksingers working these days. Her albums have all been deep dives into important subject matter, exploring the human experience through the confluence of poetry and melody in ways few artists are capable of. As a multi-instrumentalist, she seems to follow her instruments into unexpected journeys. … <a href="https://folkalley.com/why-we-write-with-kim-ruehl-eps-22-leyla-mccalla/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Continued</a>

Why We Write with Kim Ruehl, Eps. 22: Leyla McCalla

'Why We Write' features conversations between folk music reporter Kim Ruehl and a hand-picked array of great songwriters. So much goes into a song—the songwriter’s intimate life, their upbringing, their worldview, what they see going on in the world. What moves them to put pen to paper? How do they do it? When, where, and why? Ruehl explores all of this with some of the finest songwriters working these days—old favorites, up-and-comers, and everything in between.

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Why We Write with Kim Ruehl, Eps. 22: Leyla McCalla

Why We Write with Kim Ruehl, Eps. 22: Leyla McCalla