Leyla McCalla

Alternative Americana

Leyla McCalla

About Leyla McCalla

Born in New York City to Haitian emigrants and activists, Leyla McCalla finds inspiration from her past and present– her music vibrates with three centuries of history and influences from around the globe. McCalla possesses a stunning mastery of the cello, tenor banjo and guitar and, as a multilingual singer and songwriter, has risen to produce a distinctive sound that reflects the union of her roots and experience. In addition to her solo work, McCalla is a founding member of Our Native Daughters (with Rhiannon Giddens, Amythyst Kiah and Allison Russell) and alumna of Grammy award-winning Black string band The Carolina Chocolate Drops.  McCalla’s new album and fifth studio recording, Sun Without the Heat (ANTI, April 12), is playful and full of joy while holding the pain and tension of transformation. Throughout Sun Without the Heat’s ten tracks, McCalla achieves a balance of heaviness and light with melodies and rhythms derived from various forms of Afro-diasporic music including Afrobeat, Ethiopian modalities, Brazilian Tropicalismo, and American folk and blues.   Her 2022 album, Breaking the Thermometer (ANTI-), is the album companion to a multidisciplinary music, dance and theatre work commissioned by Duke Performances. Through the story of the brave journalists at Radio Haiti who risked their lives to report news in Haitian Kreyol, Breaking the Thermometer identifies the critical importance of a free and independent press to promote self and societal liberation.

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About Leyla McCalla

Born in New York City to Haitian emigrants and activists, Leyla McCalla finds inspiration from her past and present– her music vibrates with three centuries of history and influences from around the globe. McCalla possesses a stunning mastery of the cello, tenor banjo and guitar and, as a multilingual singer and songwriter, has risen to produce a distinctive sound that reflects the union of her roots and experience. In addition to her solo work, McCalla is a founding member of Our Native Daughters (with Rhiannon Giddens, Amythyst Kiah and Allison Russell) and alumna of Grammy award-winning Black string band The Carolina Chocolate Drops.  McCalla’s new album and fifth studio recording, Sun Without the Heat (ANTI, April 12), is playful and full of joy while holding the pain and tension of transformation. Throughout Sun Without the Heat’s ten tracks, McCalla achieves a balance of heaviness and light with melodies and rhythms derived from various forms of Afro-diasporic music including Afrobeat, Ethiopian modalities, Brazilian Tropicalismo, and American folk and blues.   Her 2022 album, Breaking the Thermometer (ANTI-), is the album companion to a multidisciplinary music, dance and theatre work commissioned by Duke Performances. Through the story of the brave journalists at Radio Haiti who risked their lives to report news in Haitian Kreyol, Breaking the Thermometer identifies the critical importance of a free and independent press to promote self and societal liberation.

Leyla McCalla's Concerts & Tour Dates

Date Event name Venue
29 Oct 2025 Leyla McCalla in Malmö Victoriateatern Malmö, Malmö
30 Oct 2025 Leyla McCalla in København Alice CPH, København
31 Oct 2025 Leyla McCalla in Oslo Parkteatret Scene, Oslo
01 Nov 2025 Leyla McCalla in Tromsø Tromso southern beach, Tromsø, TR, Norway
03 Nov 2025 Leyla McCalla in Wien Wiener Konzerthaus, Wien
05 Nov 2025 Leyla McCalla in MARSEILLE Le Makeda, MARSEILLE
07 Nov 2025 Leyla McCalla in Paris Palais de la Porte Dorée, Paris
08 Nov 2025 Leyla McCalla in The Hague Crossing Border Festival, The Hague, ZH, Netherlands

Leyla McCalla's Popular songs

  • Mèsi Bondye
  • The Capitalist Blues
  • Little sparrow

Frequently Asked Questions

Some of Leyla McCalla's most popular songs include Mèsi Bondye, The Capitalist Blues, Little sparrow. These tracks have impressed fans and helped cement their place in the music industry.

You can listen to Leyla McCalla's music on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Their most popular songs include Mèsi Bondye, The Capitalist Blues, Little sparrow, and more.

Leyla McCalla is known for their distinctive sound in the alternative americana genre, often blending elements of black americana, making them a unique voice in the music world.

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