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Anyone familiar with the brilliant songs of lesbian singer/songwriter Mary Gauthier won t be at all surprised to learn that she also has an undeniable gift for writing prose. Her first book, Saved By A Song: The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting (St. Martin s Press, 2021), which I would describe as a memoir/manual hybrid, is as personal and revealing as her tunes.
Over the course of 13 songs (11 originals and two by others, including John Prine s Sam Stone and John Lennon s Mother ), Gauthier takes the reader behind the scenes with stories about how the songs came to be, while also delving into the process itself. It s fascinating read for all, songwriters and fans alike. Mary was generous enough to talk to me in advance of the July 6 publication of the book.
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Why This Album Matters:
Amythyst Kiah shares her own experiences, struggles, and hopes as a queer Black woman in the South on this very personal collection of songs
that reflects the ongoing national discourse on race and identity. The Tennessee-born Kiah, who plays acoustic guitar and is backed by a formidable band, has a strong, confident voice and profound honesty as a lyricist.
Wary + Strange is a multidimensional statement on Black power, gay pride, and self-discovery.
In Her Own Words:
“This album serves as a way to cope with the crippling anxiety I’ve felt about my identity, who I was and where I fit in, Kiah explained to
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