About this episode
Host Ryan interviews singer-songwriter Akeylah Simone about her music and community values.
In this episode of Behind the Bower, host Ryan interviews Virginia-based singer-songwriter Akeylah Simone ahead of her free concert at the Bower Center for the Arts on June 13th. Akeylah shares her lifelong connection to music, rooted in a family of musicians, and describes her genre-fluid style blending rock, R&B, pop, and jazz. She discusses her intuitive songwriting process, drawing inspiration from authentic lived experiences. Akeylah also highlights her community-focused values, including her nonprofit work addressing food insecurity. The conversation underscores the vital role arts play in bringing people together, especially in small towns and rural communities.
People in this episode
Host: Ryan
Guest: Akeylah Simone
Topics covered
- music
- songwriting
- community
- food insecurity
- arts
Keywords
- Akeylah Simone
- music
- songwriting
- community values
- food insecurity
- Bower Center for the Arts
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Bower Center for the Arts
Places: Virginia
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