Blog

Keepsake of the Week: “Epithet” by Helena Hallberg
Hailey Savage Hailey Savage

Keepsake of the Week: “Epithet” by Helena Hallberg

Swiss-Swedish-American, polyglot, dulcimer-playing singer/songwriter Helena Hallberg takes listeners with her as she explores her womanhood in her debut LP, “Epithet.” Walk with Helena down sidewalks, through forests, across dance floors, into folktales, and inside her mind with this bodyguard of a record that rejects all stereotypes and stigma. You’ll learn plenty with Helena in your ear, but that isn’t the point. The point is that you might also find your stride.

Read More
Music that Made Sharell Bryant
Hailey Savage Hailey Savage

Music that Made Sharell Bryant

Sharell Bryant is a singer/songwriter based in NYC who ponders universal insecurities, fears and heartache with vital, pop-leaning originality. Sharell’s influences range from '90s classics from Aaliyah, Destiny’s Child, and Whitney Houston to deep folk cuts like Kimya Dawson.

Read More
Music that Made Moyana Olivia
Hailey Savage Hailey Savage

Music that Made Moyana Olivia

Moyana Olivia is a songwriter, 2023 Keepsake House Artist in Residence, and Musicology student at Northwestern University studying how Black artists engender social change, restoration, and transformation through music. Discover Moyana’s musical influences, from Rihanna to Ms. Lauryn Hill and Nat King Cole.

Read More
Behind Closed Doors with TONIE
Jasmine Jang Jasmine Jang

Behind Closed Doors with TONIE

TONIE is a singer/songwriter, producer, and music director based in Brooklyn, NY. They will be performing and showcasing their music video in our upcoming show with Asian American International Film Festival, Meet Cute Music. In this interview, TONIE chats with Jasmine and Hailey about their transition into New York as well as their name, noonchi, and the power of uplifting through music.

Read More
Behind Closed Doors with Sarah Kang
Hailey Savage Hailey Savage

Behind Closed Doors with Sarah Kang

Sarah Kang is a Korean American jazz-soul-R&B singer/songwriter based in New York City who will be performing in our upcoming solo artist Keepsake show. In this interview, Sarah chats with Jay and Hailey about the origins and evolution of her music making, playing the French horn, sister bands, and meanings of freedom.

Read More