Episode: 12 Maia Kamil
Maia welcomed us into her home in Winston Salem, NC on a sunny morning. The space is carefully decorated with heirlooms reflecting her rich connection to family — particularly to her recently late grandmother. The aged wood floors and her open dining room seemed to be an additional player, especially as she led a trio of singers and players. For her first two songs, she’s accompanied by Kevin Beck, Noah Elliott, and Tori Elliot.
Her voice commands attention — gentle and self-assured. She talked candidly about her transition to full-time music and the way she seeks to honor her heritage in her artwork. After the session she found time to squeeze in a trip to a Japanese noodle house with the brothers before her show that evening.
Enjoy Episode: 12 Maia Kamil
-KB
‘Maia’s songs transport you worlds away—the trees of the blue ridge, the Dead Sea, breaking bread with the ancestors—while simultaneously giving the sense of sitting around the campfire singing familiar songs with good friends.’ — Spotify
