Name: Breaking The Thermometer
Brand: Leyla McCalla

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279121

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Limited edition

Release date

2022-06-24

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Artist

Leyla McCalla

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Folk

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Anti

Anti- is an American independent recorded label founded by [a=Andy Kaulkin] in 1998, their first release was Tom Waits "Mule Variations" (1999).


Leyla McCalla is an American classical/folk singer, songwriter, cellist, banjoist and guitarist. Born on October 3, 1985 in New York City, she currently resides in New Orleans, Louisiana. With a diverse musical background and influences ranging from classical to folk, Leyla's unique sound captivates audiences worldwide.
Her music showcases her exceptional talent as a multi-instrumentalist and her soulful vocals resonate with emotion. Drawing inspiration from her Haitian heritage and the rich cultural tapestry of New Orleans, Leyla's songs are both introspective and socially conscious.
Having collaborated with renowned artists such as Amythyst Kiah and Rhiannon Giddens, Leyla has established herself as a prominent figure in the contemporary folk scene. Her music resonates with fans of artists like Adia Victoria, Kaia Kater, and Valerie June. Experience the captivating melodies and heartfelt lyrics of *Leyla McCalla* today.

Leyla McCalla finds inspiration from her past and present, whether it is her Haitian heritage or her adopted home of New Orleans, she - a bilingual multi-instrumentalist and alumna of Grammy award-winning African- American string band, the Carolina Chocolate Drops - has risen to produce a distinctive sound that reflects the union of her roots and experience.

McCalla has produced a multi-disciplinary music, dance and theatre work, Breaking the Thermometer to Hide the Fever, which follows her personal journey as she uncovers the history of Radio Haiti, the first radio station in Haiti to report news in Haitian Kreyol - the voice of the people. Through this juxtaposition of voices - the personal and political, the anecdotal and the journalistic - McCalla gives expression to the enduring spirit of Haiti's marginalized poor in the face of several centuries of political oppression. Performances of the theatre work are currently scheduled in New Orleans and Philadelphia with more to be announced in soon. The process of creating Breaking the Thermometer to Hide the Fever included listening to countless archival recordings of interviews by Radio Haiti's journalists, and McCalla specifically wrote "Fort Dimanche" after listening to a testimonial interview that Michele Montas - the prominent former journalist and station director at Radio Haiti - had conducted with a survivor of Duvalier's political prison. In the interview, the man outlined his living conditions, the daily terror and torture that these political prisoners were subjected to and the events that led to his arrest. This album is a soundtrack of sorts to the theatre piece, featuring the songs that Leyla McCalla wrote and performs in this work.

Breaking The Thermometer

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