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Sights + Sounds Picks: Nia Cephas

Singer and songwriter Nia Cephas
Photo provided by Nia Cephas
Singer and songwriter Nia Cephas

“Sights + Sounds Picks” is our weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene through the eyes and ears of local artists. On this episode, host Jeneé Darden speaks with singer Nia Cephas. Her debut album is “Cosmicpolitan.” The album is a mix of samba, Middle Eastern folk, pop, blues, reggae and jazz.

Albany Bulb
This outdoor area is human-created from landfill. Their non-profit, Love the Bulb, hosts workshops and performances to educate people about the San Francisco Bay shoreline. The organization believes that both art and science are essential to understanding nature.

Gregangelo Museum
San Francisco
The actual physical museum is the private home of visual and performing artist Gregangel Herrera. The museum gives visitors an immersive experience that blends art and imagination. It has themed rooms that feature circus acts and interactive performances. You can visit in-person or go to the museum’s website for a virtual tour. You’ll be able to visit nine of their most popular rooms online.

uta & the silk road
Blue Willow Teaspot
December 19
uta’s sound is a blend of Japanese folk with elements of neo soul. Her music invites listeners into a space of remembrance and celebration. At this event, she’ll be sharing music from her upcoming album. The price of admission is pay what you want.

Nia’s album “Cosmicpolitan” is out now.

Jeneé Darden is an award-winning journalist, author, public speaker and proud Oakland native. She is the executive producer and host of the weekly arts segment Sights & Sounds as well as the series Sights + Sounds Magazine. Jeneé also covers East Oakland for KALW. Jeneé has reported for NPR, Marketplace, KQED, KPCC, The Los Angeles Times, Ebony magazine, Refinery29 and other outlets. In 2005, she reported on the London transit bombings for Time magazine. Prior to coming to KALW, she hosted the podcast Mental Health and Wellness Radio.
Porfirio Rangel is a Producer for Sights & Sounds