Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Amythyst Kiah is a rising star in North American music, blending folk, rock, and other musical genres in her dynamic songwriting and powerful performances. A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Kiah has released three albums and one EP of original music, was part of Our Native Daughters (with Rhiannon Giddens, Layla McCalla, and Allison Russell), and has toured across the United States. In this conversation with AFC Director Nicole Saylor, Kiah discusses the many influences behind her songwriting and musicianship.
For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/video-11811
Amythyst Kiah is a rising star in North American music, blending folk, rock, and other musical genres in her dynamic songwriting and powerful performances. A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Kiah has released three albums and one EP of original music, was part of Our Native Daughters (with Rhiannon Giddens, Layla McCalla, and Allison Russell), and has toured across the United States. In this conversation with AFC Director Nicole Saylor, Kiah discusses the many influences behind her songwriting and musicianship.
For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/video-11811
