Recorded on 19 June 2026 at the KEXP studio in Seattle, this full performance features American singer and guitarist Alela Diane, a major voice of contemporary West Coast folk. Backed by a full ensemble — bass, drums, electric guitar, violin and additional vocals — she performs four songs: “California”, “Wide Open Spaces”, “In My Own Time” and “Fragile As A Flame”. Her deep, crystalline timbre, rooted in the American folk tradition, unfolds within delicate arrangements where Halli Anderson’s violin and Shannon Lay’s vocal harmonies add particular depth. The capture by public radio station KEXP highlights the intimacy of the writing and the precision of the performance. This live concert illustrates the vitality of the American folk scene in 2026 and the artistic maturity of a songwriter whose restrained repertoire addresses memory, place and fragility. An ideal performance for discovering or deepening one’s appreciation of Alela Diane’s work under optimal sonic conditions, filmed with the clarity that has made KEXP a global reference for live sessions.
Setlist
- California
- Wide Open Spaces
- In My Own Time
- Fragile As A Flame
Personnel & credits
- Alela Diane — acoustic guitars, vocals
- Sebastian Owens — bass
- Danny Austin-Manning — drums
- Austin Nevins — electric guitar
- Halli Anderson — violin, vocals
- Shannon Lay — vocals
