Angela Autumn brings a new sound to her Appalachian roots

NPR | By Linah Mohammad,

Debbie Elliott, Janaya Williams

Published September 26, 2026 at 5:13 PM EDT

Singer songwriter Angela Autumn's music starts with her Appalachian roots and then takes some surprising turns. She talks about the experiences that inspired the songs on her new album, 'Believer'.

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