Elsy Wameyo joins host Stephen Kallao

Elsy Wameyo was born in Kenya but grew up in Australia. Duality is at the heart of Saint Sinner – the standout debut from the up-and-coming singer-songwriter, rapper, and producer. Elsy talks about writing and recording Saint Sinner with a newfound perspective, and how she found her true home. With performances from Nairobi, it’s Elsy Wameyo.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist
Lucinda Williams “Lines Around You Eyes” Sweet Old World
Stevie Ray Vaughan “The House Is Rockin'” In Step
Elsy Wameyo “Journey” WC Recording
Elsy Wameyo “Conquer” WC Recording
Elsy Wameyo “Umva” WC Recording
Elsy Wameyo “River Nile” WC Recording
Ibeyi “River” WC Recording
Massive Attack “Safe From Harm” Blue Lines
Kamasi Washington “Street Fighter Mas” Heaven and Earth
Kamasi Washington “Ooh Child” Heaven and Earth
Lauren Mayberry “Something In The Air” Vicious Creature
The Black Keys “Howlin’ For You” Brothers

Hour Two
The Slip “Children of December” Eisenhower
Clover County “Ultraviolet” Porch Lights
General Public “Tenderness” All The Rage
Arcade Fire “No Cars Go” Neon Bible
boygenius “Not Strong Enough” The Record
Madi Diaz “Christine” Skin and Bone
Over The Rhine “Another Christmas” WC Recording
Los Lobos “Christmas In Texas” WC Recording
Wilco “Theologians” A Ghost Is Born
Grateful Dead “Cumberland Blues” Workingman’s Dead
Margo Price “Hurtin’ (On The Bottle)” Midwest Farmers Daughter
Rhiannon Giddens “Black is the Color” WC Recording
Sacred Paws “Another Day” single
Counting Crows “Daylight Fading” Recovering The Satellites
Wallice “Flash In The Pan” The Jester
Steve Lacy “Bad Habit” Gemini Rights