"A true original; the kind of artist who sets trends, as opposed to following them."
BILLBOARD MAGAZINE
Native & African-American vocalist/songwriter/composer/educator, Martha Redbone, is known for her unique gumbo of folk, blues, and gospel from her childhood in Harlan County, Kentucky infused with the eclectic grit of pre-gentrified Brooklyn. Inheriting the powerful vocal range of her gospel-singing African American father and the resilient spirit of her mother’s Cherokee/Shawnee/Choctaw culture, Redbone broadens the boundaries of American Roots music. With songs and storytelling that share her life experience as a Native and Black woman and mother in the new millennium, Redbone gives voice to issues of social justice, bridging traditions from past to present, connecting cultures, and celebrating the human spirit.
SHOW TIMES
Booking closed
BOX OFFICE
Booking closed
RUN TIME
60 minutes
ACCESSIBILITY
ASL Interpretation provided upon request.
WORKSHOPS
Pre and post-performance workshops are available with Martha Redbone on a first come, first served basis. Please email offstage@portlandovations.org for more information.