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Congregational Music: Martha Redbone Turns Sunday Into a Revival

by Steven Roby
October 10, 2025

Episode Summary On this Backstage Bay Area episode, host Steven Roby sits down with AfroIndigenous singer and composer Martha Redbone to talk about her Harlan County roots, Brooklyn upbringing, and the call-and-response spirit she brings to the stage. We explore the stories behind her blend of Appalachian folk, gospel-soul, blues, and jazz, as well as the community-minded ethos she calls “congregational music."What You'll Hear Martha shares how family traditions, elders' stories, and a lifetime of listening shape her ...