SABINE McCALLA

While Sabine McCalla is living and creating during modern days, this nuanced artist’s songwriting takes the listener back several decades to pre/post-war eras brimming with the sounds of the Folk Music Revival. Combining elements of gospel, folk, soul, blues, and Americana, Sabine spins stories of heartbreak and hope through intimate arrangements and honest inflections. With lyrical poetry that speaks to the soul and musical agility that spans decades of genre, McCalla takes her listeners on a journey through the depths of the human experience. Whether it’s a lamenting ballad or a rollicking dance number, McCalla keeps you enchanted with superb storytelling and melodies to make your heart melt. Having amassed a loyal following in her hometown of New Orleans and beyond, Sabine’s music has netted her spots at major festivals, like Newport Jazz, Jazz Fest in New Orleans, and Brooklyn Folk Festival, national tour dates, and collaborations with like-minded peers, such as Eli “Paperboy” Reed & sister Leyla McCalla.

Sabine released her first collection of songs, entitled Folk, in 2018. Her debut album is due 2025.