Leyla McCalla

Born in New York City to Haitian emigrants and activists, Leyla McCalla draws from her past and present – her music vibrates with three centuries of history and influences from around the globe. With a stunning mastery of cello, banjo, and guitar, and as a multilingual singer and songwriter, she produces a distinctive sound that reflects the union of her roots and experience. McCalla returns for her third year as Artist in Residence with University of Richmond’s Department of Music.