Leyla McCalla
@LeylaMcCalla
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My new album 'Sun Without The Heat’ is out now on @antirecords! Listen now!
New Orleans, LA
Joined November 2011
The day is finally here to tell you about my latest project! ‘Sun Without the Heat’ - my FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM - releases on April 12 via @AntiRecords! Listen to my first two singles, out today, and pre-order your copy now! https://t.co/wHJkUXOhme
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This song also serves as a prayer to my ancestors to help me clear the blockages on my journey back to myself. Watch the full video now: https://t.co/IHRuBtOdYC
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Excited to share my latest collaboration with Zuri Obi on a video for my song ‘Open the Road’ from Sun Without the Heat - out now on @AntiRecords. I wrote this while reflecting on the continual life journey of self discovery, the number of times we find ourselves throughout life.
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‘Sun Without the Heat’ is out today on @AntiRecords! ☀️  It’s really beautiful to reflect on the collective love that went into these songs, from the business side to the creative side - everything has been in the spirit of uplift and faith! ✨ Listen: https://t.co/Pp1Of5r687
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My new single “Scaled to Survive” is about the connection between parents and their children. Watch the music video, feat. my own kiddos and their friend, filmed by the incomparable Zuri Obi. https://t.co/TqBeB2S2a2 And pre-order your copy of ‘Sun Without the Heat’ now!
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From the moment I heard @kendricklamar’s “Crown”, I felt compelled to record a solo cover of it. Its recurring refrain had a power over me — “you can’t please everybody.” Creating this video added a new dimension to it — watch it now! https://t.co/1pOekjDIiT 🎥: Alejandro Moreno
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It’s my lifelong pursuit to learn songs in the catalogue of Manno Charlemagne, Haitian political protest singer & folk musician. I recorded an English version of his song “Zanj” feat. @HFTRR to introduce his music to audiences abroad. Listen @AntiRecords: https://t.co/r7RC76yGQy
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I always wondered how the song would hit, coming from a Black woman's voice. I'm grateful that I was able to actualize my dream of recording the song, out today on @AntiRecords. Hope it speaks to you and all that you may be carrying. Listen:
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Out Now
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When I first heard "Crown" from @kendricklamar, I was gripped by the song. It was a pure emotional connection. The heaviness of the things we carry - sometimes with pride, sometimes with shame - is something that weighs on my mind, thriving despite all of the rough terrain.
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Excited to be headed up to Kansas City for @folkalliance this week! I'll be showcasing Thursday @ 9:15p on the Shawnee Mission Stage. Looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting some new ones. Always surprises awaiting at Folk Alliance!
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What’s better than leftovers with a livestream?! 🎶✨ TONIGHT at 7:30PM PT on ‘Fridays Live’, @SFJAZZ presents our #BreakingTheThermometer performance. Watch this exclusive live concert by becoming an SFJAZZ Digital Member for just $5. Get your tickets: https://t.co/Tepm1SqOJw
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Nearly two years after recording the album, Breaking the Thermometer, I am proud to present this behind-the-scenes short documentary directed by my brilliant friend, @lkeber. Thank you all for your cont’d support of my work! Watch in full here: https://t.co/6CWWS57sUk
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Can’t wait to be back in France with my band ♥️ à bientôt!
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And to my wonderful band for being on this journey with me. Shawn Myers, Pete Olynciw, Nahum Zdybel, & @lakoubrooklyn ❤️❤️❤️ Thanks Carissa Stolting and Noelle Panepento for helping to manifest it all ❤️🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾
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Our @NPR #tinydesk is live!!! Thank you to @BobBoilen for giving us this opportunity to share our music with people who may not have otherwise found us, & @annkpowers for your insight into what this collection of songs signifies! Watch it here: https://t.co/G39m4FEuxK
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ALBUM REVIEW: Leyla McCalla Brings Haitian History Home on ‘Breaking the Thermometer’ 🎧 Learn more! @LeylaMcCalla @AntiRecords
https://t.co/zbK55nrWN0
nodepression.org
Leyla McCalla provides a tantalizing glimpse into her Haitian roots through her infectious rhythms and velvety crooning on her latest project, Breaking the Thermometer. But the smooth texture reveals...
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Bertrand Belin, @LeylaMcCalla, @IbeyiOfficial, Blackstar, The Bongo Hop, CHATON, Miel de Montagne... notre sélection des albums immanquables de la semaine ⭐⭐⭐ https://t.co/Svm6k7BqgQ
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La chanteuse et poète @LeylaMcCalla dévoile un conte folk militant à écouter d'urgence 🎧👇 https://t.co/po1Pn7pyAF
radiofrance.fr
La chanteuse et poète folk publie un album-concept ambitieux, un voyage folk militant à travers un demi-siècle de troubles raciaux, sociaux et politiques.
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Can’t wait!! 💃🏾
From MCC HQ: We’re excited to announce the support acts for the Summer 2022 Tour! Tickets at https://t.co/QBmLD32MiB
@kassivalazza @LeylaMcCalla @johncraigie @lucywroche @emilybarkerhalo @erinraemusic @carolinespence_
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From MCC HQ: We’re excited to announce the support acts for the Summer 2022 Tour! Tickets at https://t.co/QBmLD32MiB
@kassivalazza @LeylaMcCalla @johncraigie @lucywroche @emilybarkerhalo @erinraemusic @carolinespence_
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