Interview with Amythyst Kiah

American Folklife Center, Library of Congress · April 15, 2026

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Nicole Saylor, Director of the American Folklife Center, opened the session and announced that Amythyst Kiah will perform tonight at the Library of Congress as part of the COVID‑19 American History Project symposium.

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Nicole Saylor of the American Folklife Center interviewed singer‑songwriter Amythyst Kiah about her musical origins, archival influences (including Library of Congress holdings), her work with Native Daughters and the song "Black Myself," and how the COVID‑19 period changed her recording and performance practice.

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