Grammy-winning artist Allison Russell is a weaver of
stories and tales through the medium of music. Since
the release of her first solo album three years ago,
the self-taught singer, songwriter, poet, activist,
and multi-instrumentalist has redefined what artistry
means in the 21st century. From her devastatingly
moving celebration of survivors' joy through Outside
Child to the body-shaking, mind-expanding, soulful
expression of Black liberation that is The Returner,
Russell's music exceeds all reasonable (and
unreasonable) expectations and affirms her place among
today's most vital artists.
Various honors include her Grammy win for Best
American Roots Performance for the powerful single
"Eve Was Black" alongside 7 additional nominations,
the Juno Award for Contemporary Roots Album of the
Year, the Americana Music Association's 2023 Spirit of
Americana Award & 2022 Album of the Year Award,
two International Folk Music Awards, three Canadian
Folk Music Awards, and four UK Americana Music Awards.
Alongside the Rainbow Coalition Band - a talented
ensemble of Black and POC, queer, and historically
marginalized musicians from across the U.S. - Russell
uses the power of music in order to spread her message
of the "Beloved Community" and is dedicated to lifting
others upwards as her own star climbs higher.