Chloe Moriondo brings her hyper-pop beats and bubbling synths to Duke for this student-exclusive concert.

Madison Cunningham moves between indie folk, rock, and art-pop, known for layered arrangements and fearless songwriting—an approach that earned her a Grammy Award for Best Folk Album.

Drawing on folk and Americana traditions, Cherokee artist Ken Pomeroy creates quietly powerful songs whose poetic lyrics have appeared in "Reservation Dogs" and the "Twisters" soundtrack.

From NPR’s Tiny Desk to award-winning screen work, banjoist and songwriter Kaia Kater fuses folk, bluegrass, and contemporary roots music to tell stories of heritage and home.

Two-time Grammy Award–winning songwriter Patty Griffin is one of the most beloved voices in American folk and Americana. For more than two decades, she has written songs that capture the small moments and big emotions that shape everyday life.

Durham’s shirlette ammons brings her acclaimed album Language Barrier home for a special 10th anniversary performance featuring Lizz Wright, Phil Cook, and other guest artists.

Eleven-time GRAMMY Award–winning bassist Christian McBride leads Ursa Major, a powerhouse quintet with a high energy sound that celebrates the collaborative spirit of jazz.

Taylor Mac and Matt Ray return to Duke with songs from their latest project, Bark of Millions. “An Evening from the Queer Songbook” is electrifying, provocative, and a celebration of queer history.

Kings Return, one of the most exciting vocal groups in a cappella, returns for a special performance celebrating community, harmony, and the power of song.

Documentary filmmaker Sam Green returns to Duke with TREES, an ambitious live cinema performance blending film, live music, and on-stage narration. With music by Caroline Shaw and text by Rebecca Solnit, the work reflects humanity’s relationship with trees.

Gabriel Kahane returns to Duke with Every Love Song Is a Protest, a new song cycle affirming shared humanity, inspired by the legacies of Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr, and more.

British choir Tenebrae is internationally renowned for its extraordinary clarity and emotional depth. A Prayer for Deliverance brings choral works centering on rest, solace, and spiritual reflection.

Trumpeter and composer Brandon Woody and his band UPENDO draw from gospel and jazz traditions, exploring themes of love, resilience, and community.

Led by Kym Register, owner of The Pinhook, Meltdown Rodeo brings their signature blend of twang infused rock and classic country with queer and counterculture themes.

Lua Project bridges Mexican song forms with Appalachian traditions, drawing stories and sounds from the past into a living, vibrant present.

This Durham-based ensemble blends jazz, hip hop, blues, rock, and gospel, honoring the roots of Black American music.

Blending Appalachian honky-tonk with cinematic storytelling, Rebecca Porter pushes at the edges of country and Americana with unflinchingly raw songwriting.