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Kyshona is an artist ignited by untold stories, and the capacity of those stories to thread connection in every community. With the background of a licensed music therapist, the curiosity of a writer, the patience of a friend, the vision of a social entrepreneur, the resolve of an activist, and the voice of a singer - Kyshona is unrelenting in her pursuit for the healing power of song. She lends her voice and music to those that feel they have been silenced or forgotten. She facilitates writing sessions with groups and individuals who feel left out or marginalized, in hopes of reconnecting those who are divided. Her song Listen became an anthem for many in 2020 and was praised by NPR, Billboard, and other major media outlets. Of her album, one fan reviewer wrote: “Amidst these hard, divisive times this set of songs is a salve for the grief many of us are feeling about resulting loss of family, friends, and community.” Audiences will find a common thread of empowerment, overcoming adversity, and finding hope in her work. Her new song “Out Loud," written with Caroline Spence, is about braving the silence to speak a difficult truth. Kyshona explains, “It’s not always easy to say what you need or to tell someone about something that happened to you, but it is important to find the words to do so when you’re ready." Pausing, she adds, "It’s equally important to let folks around you know that you are listening.”