Jayme Stone's Folklife feat. Alexa Wildish

Name: Jayme Stone's Folklife feat. Alexa Wildish
Start: 2025-02-27T19:00:00-07:00
Location: The Savoy Denver

Schedule

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

The Savoy Denver | Denver, CO

Sip craft cocktails and join fellow music lovers for a night of re-spun folk tunes, indie-pop originals, trance music from Timbuktu, and more with Jayme Stone’s Folklife with special guest Alexa Wildish.
Cocktails at 7 pm, music at 8 pm
All ages welcome.
Jayme Stone: Musical Explorer Extraordinaire
Jayme Stone is more than a musician—he’s an instigator, a searchlight, a sonic adventurer. With 7 albums and over 500 songs to his name, he brings a kaleidoscope of global sounds to life. From Gullah spirituals to indie-pop anthems, Trinidadian calypsos to Indian rāgas, Stone thrives on uncovering the world’s hidden musical treasures.
His work tells rich stories of the people and places behind the melodies — whether it’s a 13th-century Bambara queen, the rugged roads of eastern Kentucky, or the shimmering Sea Island coastline. Each piece situates music within its cultural, spiritual, and ecological contexts, offering audiences more than just sound — it’s a journey.
Jayme Stone: Master Producer and Collaborator
As a producer, Stone’s boundless curiosity and sharp aesthetic sense have fueled his award-winning career. His Africa to Appalachia album, a Juno-winning masterpiece created with Mansa Sissoko, connects two continents through vibrant, polyrhythmic storytelling. To bring it to life, Stone spent three transformative months in Mali, studying with kora and n’goni players, making field recordings, and tracing the African roots of the banjo. From jam sessions under baobab trees to all-night ceremonies in Dogon sandstone cliffs, his deep-dive approach creates music that resonates far beyond the notes. Jayme Stone is an instigator, a searchlight, an educator, a field worker, a synthesizer, a galvanizer. His curiosity, inquisitiveness, and capacity for deep listening are matched by a strong aesthetic sense, wide-ranging studio skills, and love of collaboration. Each of his albums is an extensive work of art and research.
About Folklife
Folklife is Jayme Stone’s groundbreaking project that transforms old field recordings into living, breathing works of art. Rather than treating these recordings as mere time capsules, Stone approaches them as heirloom seeds passed down from a bygone generation.
Planted in modern soil, these seeds bloom into vibrant reinterpretations of Sea Island spirituals, Creole calypsos, and stomp-down Appalachian dance tunes, bringing timeless traditions to contemporary audiences.
“A transatlantic session with blood, guts and grit.” - The Herald
Jayme Stone: Acclaimed and Celebrated
With two Juno Awards, three Canadian Folk Music Awards, and features on NPR, BBC, and CBC, Stone’s artistry has captivated audiences worldwide. He’s performed thousands of concerts at iconic venues like the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and Library of Congress, alongside festivals like RockyGrass and Montréal Jazz. Stone has also produced 400 songs for the Facebook Sound Collection, solidifying his status as a creative force in global music.
About Alexa Wildish
Alexa Wildish is a storyteller with a voice that resonates deep in the bones. Based in Lyons, Colorado, she weaves together the rich traditions of Americana and folk with a rare honesty that captivates and moves. From her breakout moment on The Voice (2023) to the soul-stirring performances that have earned her a reputation as one of the genre’s most compelling new voices, Wildish transforms every song into an intimate and cathartic experience.
Don’t miss this rare and unforgettable performance, featuring:
Jayme Stone: voice, banjo, guitar
Alexa Wildish: voice
Emmanuel Alexander: bass, guitar
Greg Harris: synth, vibes, percussion
Tobias Bank: drums
and special guest Alexa Wildish: voice
Folklife will leave you inspired, enriched, and ready to explore the world through sound.
KGNU Community Radio is a proud sponsor of this event. KGNU is celebrating it's 46th year of broadcasting as a volunteer-powered, listener-supported community station. KGNU seeks to stimulate, educate, and entertain it's audience, to reflect the diversity of the local and world community, and to provide a channel for individuals, groups, issues, and music that have been overlooked, suppressed, or underrepresented by other media. More information at kgnu.org.