Matanah Birmingham, Alabama
I use my music to tell autobiographical stories about intimacy, heartbreak, damaging memories and hope. Many of my songs use fairy tales and allegory to transport us and activate our imaginations. Heavily influenced by shape note singing and the Appalachian mountain music I grew up with, I craft harmonies and rounds that are infectious and fun to sing for me and often stick in the heads of others. ... more
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