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Live & Direct (from Home): Amythyst Kiah

In her interview with WYEP's Rosemary Welsch, Amythyst Kiah spoke of her songwriting evolution, the emotional toll of racism within the music industry, and the healing power of music.

Amythyst Kiah’s album “Wary + Strange” blends her background in folk music and alternative rock. As a member of “Our Native Daughters” she teamed with Rhiannon Giddens, Allison Russell, and Leyla McCalla in giving voice to their African American ancestors. Her songs are personal, heartbreaking, inspiring, and universally compelling.

In her interview with Afternoon Mix host Rosemary Welsch, Amythyst Kiah spoke of her songwriting evolution, the emotional toll of racism within the music industry, and the healing power of music.

Rosemary Welsch has been the Afternoon Host, Program Director, and Senior Producer for 91.3 WYEP. Welsch is the longest-tenured employee at WYEP, having just celebrated her 30th anniversary as a full-time employee. She began as a volunteer D.J. during the station’s salad years in 1981.