05/27/2024
She said, "That's beautiful. I think music is a representation of how we can treat each other in real life." While sharing intimate parts of her life for the docuseries was "a bit nerve-wracking" it was a very humbling experience, Kiah felt "grateful that people are gaining something from the story."
Moreover, Kiah also clarifies that Black Appalachians exist, and even though "the depiction of Black people has usually been disparaging," "The Express Way," highlights how they are the backbone of roots music. She felt like the show's depiction of the rich history and Black Appalachians "was done with dignity and respect."
The singer-songwriter discusses PBS' "The Express Way," music healing her and how Appalachia is not "Deliverance"
