User:Pdubs.94/Bella White

{{Short description|Female Canadian bluegrass and folk musician.}}

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Isabel Farley White (born 15 July, 2000),{{Cite web |date=2023-04-06 |title=Canada's Bella White Is Making All the Write Moves |url=https://www.popmatters.com/bella-white-among-other-things-interview |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=PopMatters |language=en-US}} better known under her stage name Bella White, is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for her work in Americana and bluegrass music. Originally from Calgary, Alberta, she has been recognized for blending traditional Appalachian music with contemporary songwriting. White has released two full-length albums and is signed to Rounder Records.

Early life

Raised in Calgary, Alberta, White was introduced to traditional music by her father, a Virginia native who played in bluegrass bands. After taking an interest in artists such as Loretta Lynn and Joni Mitchell, White learned to play banjo and guitar by the age of 12. At 13, she began performing at family gatherings and open mic sessions. After graduating high school in 2018, she performed at small venues and regional festivals in Alberta and British Columbia. In 2019, she relocated to Boston, Massachusetts, immersing herself in the local music scene, and later moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to further her career.

Career

White released her debut album, Just Like Leaving, independently in 2020, recorded in Vermont and produced by Patrick M’Gonigle. The album received critical acclaim, with Rolling Stone describing her songwriting as "sublime Appalachian heartbreak."{{Cite web |last=Hudak |first=Jon Freeman,Joseph |date=2020-07-20 |title=RS Country Music Picks: Week of July 20th |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/rs-country-music-picks-bella-white-1031112/ |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}} It was later reissued by Rounder Records in 2021. Her second album, Among Other Things, was released by Rounder in April 2023. Produced by Jonathan Wilson, the album included singles such as "Break My Heart" and "Flowers on My Bedside". The album was noted by reviewers for its blending of bluegrass roots with elements of country and folk rock.

White has performed at major music festivals, including the Grand Ole Opry, SXSW, Stagecoach, and Newport Folk Festival. She has supported acts like Band of Horses and John Craigie, and toured with The Paper Kites, Sierra Ferrell and The Milk Carton Kids.

Musical style

White's music combines traditional bluegrass instrumentation with introspective and contemporary lyrical themes. She has cited influences including Hazel Dickens, Gillian Welch, and Joni Mitchell.

Discography

= Studio albums =

Just Like Leaving (2020; reissued 2021)
Among Other Things (2023)

References

External links

[https://www.bellawhitemusic.com/ Official website]

Isabel Farley White (born 15 July, 2000),{{Cite web |date=2023-04-06 |title=Canada's Bella White Is Making All the Write Moves |url=https://www.popmatters.com/bella-white-among-other-things-interview |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=PopMatters |language=en-US}} better known under her stage name Bella White, is a Canadian-American singer, songwriter, and musician known for her blend of bluegrass, folk, and Americana styles. White has performed at notable venues and festivals, including the Grand Ole Opry, SXSW, Stagecoach, and Newport Folk Festival. She has supported acts like Band of Horses and John Craigie, and toured with The Paper Kites. Her music is characterized by introspective lyrics and a deep respect for traditional bluegrass, while also embracing contemporary influences.

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