The Industry is Dead, w/Kyshona Armstrong
SUMMARY
In this conversation, Kim Rapach speaks with singer-songwriter Kyshona about her mission to be a voice for those who feel lost and forgotten. They discuss the importance of community in the music industry, Kyshona's experiences with music therapy, and the lessons she's learned about the industry's challenges. Kyshona emphasizes the significance of vulnerability, connection, and the healing power of music, while also sharing her personal journey of overcoming silence and fear. The conversation highlights the need for artists to support one another and the importance of mental wellness in the creative process.
TAKEAWAYS
Kyshona's mission is to be a voice for the silenced.
- Community is essential for artists' success and well-being.
- The music industry often prioritizes profit over artistry.
- Music therapy can be a powerful tool for healing.
- Vulnerability is key to connecting with others.
- Artists should focus on their purpose beyond industry standards.
- Creating art is about the process, not just the end product.
- Listening is a crucial skill in supporting others.
- Mental wellness is a collective responsibility.
- Everyone has a story worth sharing.
TITLES
Finding Your Voice Through Music
The Healing Power of Community
Finding Your Voice Through Music
The Healing Power of Community
SOUND BITES
"The industry is dead."
"Do the hard thing."
"Music is the tool."
Creators and Guests
Guest
Kyshona Armstrong
Kyshona lends her voice and music to those who feel silenced, forgotten or alone. She began her career as a music therapist, writing her first songs with patients -- students and inmates under her care. She became compelled to write independently and find her own voice, an endeavor which led her to the Nashville creative community and songwriting culture. Since then, she balances her music career with her passion to heal in community through her organization Your Song. Kyshona’s new project LEGACY focuses on family. Through stories, photos, film, ancestry and genealogy research, and travels in the power of place, Kyshona shares her story while inviting listeners and concert goers to join her in exploration of self, healing and growth. The album LEGACY released in April 2024, and Kyshona has been on an extensive US tour offering various types of experiences including concerts, speaking events, workshops, and virtual meetings.
