Kali Uchis

Kali Uchis, a talented singer and songwriter, opens up about her artistic evolution and the impact of personal experiences on her latest album, Sincerely. She shares insights on motherhood and her family's immigrant background, revealing how these experiences shaped her music. The conversation dives into themes of grief, love, and betrayal found in her songs, along with the challenges of her first tour. Kali reflects on the unpredictability of creativity and the importance of connection in her work, making for an engaging and heartfelt discussion.

Kali Uchis, known for her genre fusion, explores genres of the past and present on her latest album 'Orchídeas'. The podcast discusses her distinctive sound, the inclusion of the Bolero genre, and the incorporation of diverse regional sounds. It also explores the Bam Bam rhythm, the rise of Ama Piano, and Kali Uchis' ability to break down cultural divides through her music.

Through crafting a unique, cross-cultural sound, Kali Uchis has emerged as one of indie music’s most promising talents. From playing in jazz band as a kid to collaborating with Bootsy Collins and Kaytranada, the Grammy Award-winning artist has managed to take her bilingual, one-of-a-kind music to the Billboard charts while still keeping her DIY ethos. At this year’s Vulture Fest live in Los Angeles, host Charlie Harding talked with Uchis about her career, her songcraft and her two upcoming albums: one in Spanish and one in English.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices