Amythyst Kiah at Memorial Hall

Join us for Tennessee-bred singer and songwriter Amythyst Kiah’s Carolina Performing Arts debut, where she will perform music from her new album, Still + Bright, a project that explores the vast expanse of her inner world: her deep-rooted affinity for Eastern philosophies and spiritual traditions, a near-mystical connection with the natural environment, the life lessons learned in her formative years as a self-described “anime-nerd mall goth,” and much more.

Her second full-length album for Rounder Records, Still + Bright merges her revelatory storytelling with a darkly cinematic twist on the rootsy alt-rock of her 2021 acclaimed breakthrough album Wary + Strange—an LP that landed on Rolling Stone’s list of the 25 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2021 and drew acclaim from major outlets like Pitchfork. The latest turn in a dynamic career that’s included joining Our Native Daughters (an all-women-of-color supergroup also featuring Rhiannon Giddens, Leyla McCalla, and Allison Russell), Kiah imparts her work with a hypnotic intensity born from boldly stating her convictions. Revealing her rare ability to spin her fascinations into songs uncovering essential truths about human nature, Still + Bright affirms her daring originality and uncompromising depth.

This event is presented in partnership with the Southern Folklife Collection for their 2025 Roots Music Symposium.

*Free Event*
Ahead of her performance, Kiah will take part in conversation with Dr. Amanda Martinez, postdoctoral fellow in the Department of American Studies at UNC-Chapel Hill for a free, public event: SFC@35: Preserving our Past, Playing for our Future. Click here for more details and to register.

TICKET & DISCOUNT INFORMATION

Tickets available starting from $19.

$11 STUDENT TICKETS

For UNC-Chapel Hill students (with valid UNC One Card) and all Triangle-area students K-college (with valid student ID)

• Current UNC-Chapel Hill students: Use promo code UNCST2425 and select the price type “UNC Student”
• Non UNC-Chapel Hill students: Use promo code GENST2425 and use the price type “Student”

15% DISCOUNT

Seniors, Active & Retired Military / First Responders, and Carolina Alumni save on regular price tickets with promo codes:

• Seniors: Use promo code SENIOR2425
• Active & Retired Military / First Responders: Use promo code SERVICE2425
• Carolina Alumni: Use promo code GAA2425

25% DISCOUNT

UNC-Chapel Hill Faculty & Staff / UNC Health Employees save on regular price tickets with promo codes:

• UNC-Chapel Hill Faculty & Staff and UNC Health Staff: Use promo code UNCFS2425
• Retired UNC-Chapel Hill Faculty & Staff: Use promo code UNCRET2425

Watch our video on applying discount codes when checking out!

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EVENT DETAILS

• Runtime: 75-90 minutes, no intermission
• Additional information: Visit our FAQ page

FEATURED ARTISTS

Amythyst Kiah, guitar, vocals, and banjo

Emma Lambiase, bass and vocals

Chris Collier, guitar and vocals

Austin Drewry, drums