Kaia Kater

22-year-old Kaia Kater is lauded for being one of Americana's youngest performers. But what’s special is that she’s blowing up the roots music scene in spite of her age, not because of it.

Her music combines beautifully subtle old-time banjo with soft sensibilities, combining elements of historical tradition with a decidedly modern sound. Her deft arrangements and song-writing abilities have landed her in the national spotlight in both America and Canada. Now, with the release of her new record Nine Pin, it's the UK's turn to catch on.

Born in Quebec of mixed Afro-Caribbean ancestry and now living in Toronto, Kaia’s individualized approach to the traditional music of Canada and America is fully grounded in a deep respect for the genre. Tracing the connections between the two countries, and between the past and present, Kaia Kater finds the pulse that runs through the Appalachian Mountains.