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Keepsake of the Week: “Epithet” by Helena Hallberg
Swiss-Swedish-American, polyglot, dulcimer-playing singer/songwriter Helena Hallberg takes listeners with her as she explores her womanhood in her debut LP, “Epithet.” Walk with Helena down sidewalks, through forests, across dance floors, into folktales, and inside her mind with this bodyguard of a record that rejects all stereotypes and stigma. You’ll learn plenty with Helena in your ear, but that isn’t the point. The point is that you might also find your stride.
Music that Made Napat Snidvongs
Napat Snidvongs is a Thai singer/songwriter living in Queens and a 2023 Keepsake House Artist in Residence. A lifelong student of sound and performance, Napat’s influences include Thai rock band Moderndog, atmospheric instrumentals of Mogwai, folk mastery from Leonard Cohen and Nick Drake, and even a surprise acoustic performance by Taylor Swift.
Keepsake of the Week: “Hold That Spirit” by Raye Zaragoza
“Hold That Spirit” is the latest LP from singer/songwriter Raye Zaragoza and is this week’s #KOTW.
Behind Closed Doors with Napat Snidvongs
Napat Snidvongs is a singer/songwriter living in Queens who grew up in Bangkok, Thailand. He is a 2023 Artist in Residence at Keepsake House and will be performing in our upcoming shows, Sounds of the Invisible and Americana the Beautiful. In this interview, Plum chats with Hailey and Autumn about his childhood in Thailand, what it means to make music fun, and Ghost Radio.
Keepsake of the Week: “to fall in love with anyone…” by Sofía Campoamor
“to fall in love with anyone…” is an unreleased compilation of songs answering the 36 Questions That Lead to Love by singer/songwriter Sofía Campoamor and is this week’s #KOTW.
Keepsake of the Week: “In Circles Now” by Jasmine Jang
“In Circles Now” is the latest EP from singer/songwriter and Keepsake House co-founder Jasmine Jang and is this week’s #KOTW.
Behind Closed Doors with Morninglory
Morninglory is a singer/songwriter based in Brooklyn. She is a Keepsake House 2022 Artist in Residence and will be performing in our upcoming show, Lighting Sparks. In this interview, Morninglory chats with Hailey about her musical influences, love of lamps, and Werner Herzog.
Behind Closed Doors with Alex Wong
Alex Wong is a singer, songwriter, and producer based in Nashville, Tennessee. He is co-producing and performing in our upcoming series, the Show Yourself Residency. Tickets are on sale now! In this interview, Alex chats with Jasmine about his journey into writing and releasing music under his own name, the importance of building community, and what it means to show yourself.
Keepsake of the Week: “Christmas is Right Here” by Lori McKenna
“Christmas is Right Here” is the first holiday EP from singer/songwriter Lori McKenna and is this week’s #KOTW.
Behind Closed Doors with Erika Ji
Erika Ji is a composer-storyteller based in New York City who will be performing a brand new original song in our upcoming Keepsake show, From Story to Song. In this interview, Erika chats with Jay and Hailey about the process of writing for the show, her relationship with vulnerability, and how drawn she has always been to musical theatre.
Keepsake of the Week: “Who Hurt You?” by Jensen McRae
“Who Hurt You?” is the first EP from alternative folk songwriter Jensen McRae and is this week’s #KOTW.
Behind Closed Doors with Demeanor
Justin “Demeanor” Harrington is a songwriter, rapper, storyteller, and activist based in Greensboro, North Carolina. He will be performing in our upcoming Keepsake show, Fighting for Folk. In this interview, Justin chats with Jay and Hailey on the sentiment “Rap is Folk”, the most challenging and rewarding parts of being an independent artist, and his most treasured live performance.
Behind Closed Doors with Ashni
Ashni is a Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, and pianist, who will be performing in our upcoming Keepsake show, Fighting for Folk. In this interview, Ashni chats with Jay and Hailey about her early creative and musical influences, her relationship to social activism, and her most treasured live show.
Behind Closed Doors with Marcie Hernandez
Marcie Hernandez is a singer/songwriter based near Montpelier, Vermont who will be performing in our upcoming Keepsake show, Roots Less Traveled. In this interview, Marcie chats with Jay and Hailey about being a lyricist, how her music is made from and speaks to Puerto Rican culture, hurricanes, and dealing with performance anxiety.
Behind Closed Doors with Sabrina Comellas
Sabrina Comellas is a singer/songwriter based in Burlington, Vermont who will be performing in our upcoming Keepsake show, Roots Less Traveled. In this interview, Sabrina chats with Jay and Hailey about the communities that have shaped her as a musician and person, her thoughts on success in the music business, and her new puppy, Penny.
Behind Closed Doors with Mikahely
Mikahely is a musician based in Burlington, Vermont who will be performing in our upcoming Keepsake show, Roots Less Traveled. In this interview, Mikahely chats with Jay and Hailey about growing up and becoming a successful performer in Madagascar, his move to the United States, balancing music with his home life, and where exactly his music comes from.
Keepsake of the Week: “They’re Calling Me Home” by Rhiannon Giddens
“They’re Calling Me Home” is the fourth full-length album from folk singer/songwriter Rhiannon Giddens (and her second collaborative album with Italian multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi) and is this week’s #KOTW.
Keepsake of the Week: “1975” by No-No Boy
“1975” is the second full-length album from folk artist and Americana storyteller No-No Boy and is this week’s #KOTW.
Keepsake of the Week: “Without You, Too” by Kaylyn Marie
“Without You, Too” is the newest single from from singer/songwriter Kaylyn Marie and is this week’s #KOTW.
Keepsake of the Week: “Our Country” by Miko Marks
“Our Country” is the first new album in 13 years from country artist Miko Marks and is this week’s #KOTW.