Conversations with Angela Autumn

Today we’d like to introduce you to Angela Autumn.

Hi Angela, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
People always asked “What do you want to be?” I just said artist. Visual art was my first task before I became a musician and performer. My journey started as the only daughter to a Catholic outdoorsman and a hippie woman. I grew up planting, foraging, and learning about herbs, running in the woods, and going to church. The music really began in church for me. I didn’t have many neighbors in my rural community so I would just listen to the radio, and slowly my aunts and uncles introduced me to rock music. Then I picked up a guitar at age 9 and started doing live shows when I was about 12 or 13.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It has been a big call to discovery for me. I gravitated to different places, like Asheville North Carolina, in search of old-time music and a greater community. The mountains and deserts always spoke to me and soothed any tragedy that occurred. Staying open to song in the midst of doubt can be a challenge. Ultimately, all roads led to Nashville where humanities dreams are brought alive in artists. There’s a big spirit of overcoming.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I am best known for my songwriting, banjo playing and flatfooting. My first instruments are guitar and voice but, ironically, people seem to remember the banjo and dancing! I think that’s because it speaks to a forgotten place. After taking a few dance lessons from experienced dancers Becky Hill and Martha Spencer at festivals like Blackpot in Eunice, Louisiana and Bristol, Virginia I began applying dance to music. I love the masculine way that percussion works within the feminine landscape of melody. I also love working with resonant instruments like the banjo, or singing in caves.

Can you tell us more about what you were like growing up?
Nature-loving, extremely moody, loved playing in the mud, recording music, and also making up dance choreography to my favorite songs with friends!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.angelaautumnmusic.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelaautumnmusic/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@angelaautumn1927