Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Watch Liberian singer/songwriter Mon Rovîa perform his powerful song "Heavy Foot" for the Global Spin series, filmed live in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Featured on Mon Rovîa's 2026 debut album 'Bloodline,' "Heavy Foot" is a protest anthem that blends bold social commentary with urgent themes like hardship, uncertainty, and resilience. A moving and reflective song, "Heavy Foot" encourages connection and understanding, highlighting the heartfelt honesty that defines his music.
Widely recognized for his genre-defying sound, Mon Rovîa is a Liberia-born, Tennessee-based Afro-Appalachian folk artist who combines insightful storytelling and thoughtful lyrics with folk traditions from West Africa and Appalachia. One of the most compelling new voices in contemporary folk and indie music, he is a global artist on the rise who's performed at major festivals, including Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, and Newport Folk Festival, and the biggest stages in music, like the Grand Ole Opry and Red Rocks.
Global Spin is a performance series that celebrates global music, international artists, and the sounds of the world.
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Watch Liberian singer/songwriter Mon Rovîa perform his powerful song "Heavy Foot" for the Global Spin series, filmed live in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Featured on Mon Rovîa's 2026 debut album 'Bloodline,' "Heavy Foot" is a protest anthem that blends bold social commentary with urgent themes like hardship, uncertainty, and resilience. A moving and reflective song, "Heavy Foot" encourages connection and understanding, highlighting the heartfelt honesty that defines his music.
Widely recognized for his genre-defying sound, Mon Rovîa is a Liberia-born, Tennessee-based Afro-Appalachian folk artist who combines insightful storytelling and thoughtful lyrics with folk traditions from West Africa and Appalachia. One of the most compelling new voices in contemporary folk and indie music, he is a global artist on the rise who's performed at major festivals, including Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, and Newport Folk Festival, and the biggest stages in music, like the Grand Ole Opry and Red Rocks.
Global Spin is a performance series that celebrates global music, international artists, and the sounds of the world.
▶ Watch more Global Spin performances: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzAduZ80dWSvfpa5MRERd1gwFQtmjFMV8
Explore more Grammy Awards history: grammy.com
▶ Watch more Grammy highlights and exclusive performances:
youtube.com/recordingacademy
Connect with the GRAMMYS:
WEBSITE: grammy.com
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