Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Charlotte R&B musician CYANCA brings powerful honesty to every note. She shares how her upbringing, personal healing and evolving identity shaped her signature sound, full of soul, reflection and emotional clarity.
Song Performances Featured:
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - "Jesse Jackson"
05:22 - "New Phone, Who Dis?"
10:26 - "Badu"
15:05 - "Eat"
18:51 - "Ruff Ryder"
22:56 - "Get That Bag"
In the band:
Vocals - CYANCA
Drums - Damir Watson
Keys & Bass - Nile Hargrove
Shaped by Sound
This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC artist or band with an intimate conversation about their creative journey.
Shaped By Sound is a co-production of PBS North Carolina and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The series is presented by Come Hear North Carolina.
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Charlotte R&B musician CYANCA brings powerful honesty to every note. She shares how her upbringing, personal healing and evolving identity shaped her signature sound, full of soul, reflection and emotional clarity.
Song Performances Featured:
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - "Jesse Jackson"
05:22 - "New Phone, Who Dis?"
10:26 - "Badu"
15:05 - "Eat"
18:51 - "Ruff Ryder"
22:56 - "Get That Bag"
In the band:
Vocals - CYANCA
Drums - Damir Watson
Keys & Bass - Nile Hargrove
Shaped by Sound
This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC artist or band with an intimate conversation about their creative journey.
Shaped By Sound is a co-production of PBS North Carolina and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The series is presented by Come Hear North Carolina.
Subscribe to the PBS North Carolina channel: youtube.com/@MyPBSNC
FOLLOW US
Official Website: pbsnc.org/watch/shaped-by-sound
Instagram: instagram.com/MyPBSNC
Facebook: facebook.com/MyPBSNC
Email Newsletter: pbsnc.org/signup
Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS App: pbsnc.org/app
This program is made possible by viewers like you!
Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donate
