But don't let me steer you wrong here. The rest of the album is amazing as well merging bluegrass, hymns, folk, and blues in ways you might find surprising. There's humor, hope, and humility here in the rhythms, melodies, and words. In some ways, her talents remind me of Eva Cassidy - as though she has an old soul and can use her connection to that to tell stories that transcend her own experience.
For a sampling of some of her tunes, check this out:
I definitely encourage you to check out light at eventide when you get a chance. It's an amazing album I'll be listening to while I wait to see what else Erika can throw at us next. Give her a listen at the album's website where you can stream it for free and check out her website at ErikaChambers.com.
Article comments
1 - Terri
I have the pleasure of working with this lovely talented person. She is luminous. She exudes kindness and I can almost see the light shining from her soul. Check her out. She’s the real deal.
2 - Fitz
@Terri - In my exchange of e-mails with Erika, she's seemed very kind and her music definitely is full of hope, humor, and humility. I think the world can always use a bit more of those ingredients. Thanks for the comment!