Joachim Cooder (with special guest Ry Cooder) and Amythyst Kiah—Skirball Stages S1:E5

Season 1 of the Skirball's music documentary series continues with a double bill that takes viewers from Los Angeles to the hills of East Tennessee. Performing from the Skirball’s Taper Courtyard, Joachim Cooder delivers an airy and atmospheric performance alongside his legendary father, Ry Cooder. Playing both original compositions and modern arrangements of Uncle Dave Macon’s old-time country tunes, the two light up the stage with twinkling, indie-infused folk. Then, playing from the heartland, Grammy-nominated musician Amythyst Kiah impresses with rich vocals and powerful storytelling. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Appalachia mixed with Kiah’s own captivating blend of rock, country, and blues in this stunning performance. Also go behind the scenes with the artists for a look at their musical processes, aspirations, and hopes for the future in the midst of a global pandemic. In 2020, as the global pandemic restricted long-distance travel and large gatherings, the Skirball reimagined its concert format to create the music documentary series Skirball Stages—creating connection near and far through music and storytelling. Season 1 pairs national and international acts originally booked for the Skirball’s Sunset Concerts 2020 season with talents from the local music scene. Learn more about Joachim Cooder and Amythyst Kiah in these insightful “Meet the Musicians” program notes: https://www.skirball.org/meet-the-mus.... Watch additional Bonus Tracks from the episode: Joachim Cooder - "Country Blues" (Bonus Track) -    • Joachim Cooder – “Country Blues” (Bonus Tr...   Amythyst Kiah - "Black Myself" (Bonus Track) -    • Amythyst Kiah – “Black Myself” (Bonus Track)   Support the artists: Joachim Cooder: https://www.joachimcooder.com/ Amythyst Kiah: https://www.amythystkiah.com/ Skirball Stages: Joachim Cooder and Amythyst Kiah is made possible by generous support from: The Bilger Family Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture U.S. Bank http://www.skirball.org