Karma Mayet: Blues Artist, RootWoman and Healer

As a practitioner of the Blues, Karma Mayet describes her sound as “equal parts funk and glitter, cornbread and molasses.” Born in Chicago, the composer and performer has traveled the globe, collaborating with the likes of Meshell Ndegeocello, Lizz Wright, Vernon Reid, and The Roots. Karma has developed her own unique practice called Rootsong, which combines yogic healing with the power of voice. Credits: Hosted and produced by Eleanor Bennett. Executive Producer is Thea Wood. "You Ain't Changed," "September Song" and "Woman" by Karma Mayet. Voiceover by Cathryn Wood. Photograph by Karl Ferguson Jr.If you love what we’re doing, please support our show and the next generation of women by donating $10 today.  Thank you!In this episode, Karma Mayet covers:Why she wept the first time she went to the Michigan Womyn’s Music FestivalBuilding a career as a strong, independent artist and paying the billsThe historic role black women like blues artist Bessie Smith played in founding the music industryHow the voice can be used as a medicine and tonic for inner healingThe power of forgiveness and accountability when collaborating with fellow artistsGuest LinksWeb sites: karmamayet.com // rootsong.netFacebook: Karma Mayet https://www.facebook.com/karmamayet/Instagram: @karmamayet https://www.instagram.com/karmamayet/Twitter: @KarmaMayet https://twitter.com/KarmaMayetVideoKarma Mayet “September Song”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQjM7ifYIvsDonate to BCF TODAY and help us amplify the voices and careers of women in music! Get full access to Herizon Music at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe