Joy Clark - Tell it to the Wind (Album)

Acclaimed New Orleans singer/songwriter/guitarist Joy Clark releases her debut album, Tell it to the Wind, on Righteous Babe Records. A proud, queer, Black woman, Tell it to the Wind is both a declaration of her independence and a love letter to the traditions that shaped her. Listen to Tell it to the Wind HERE, along with the upbeat, funk-infused focus track “Shine.”

Press has raved about Tell it to the Wind:

“With debut Tell it to the Wind, Joy Clark Is Finally Having a Moment” – No Depression

Tell It to the Wind, as expected, showcases her songwriting and guitar playing, but it’s her remarkably smooth voice that makes the record. – Americana Highways

 “Joy Clark’s a genuine bad ass. My Louisiana home girl is the real deal, a triple threat, an incredible singer, writer and player…and her new record Tell it to the Wind is a must listen.” – Mary Gauthier

After a childhood steeped in music from the church, Clark left the confines of that experience to find her true community. After becoming a sought-out side player in New Orleans, her incredible musicianship, tenacity of the moment and sheer instinct landed her a regular spot playing with Grammy winner and living legend Cyril Neville, mesmerizing audiences in the U.S. and abroad. Clark’s songcraft, paired with sophisticated progressions, and themes of freedom, love and self-acceptance gained her notice on the national folk and Americana scene. She caught the attention of Grammy-winner Allison Russell and was offered a regular spot in her backing band The Rainbow Coalition, earning her the chance to jam with superstars Brandi Carlile and the Indigo Girls. Talking to The Tennessean, Russell described Joy as a “a brilliant artist, writer and singer."

At AmericanaFest last month, Clark joined Aaron Lee Tasjan on stage to perform her track “Lesson.” Tasjan shared, “Joy Clark is one of our great storytellers. Her songs are soulful, heartfelt vessels of the human condition. On her excellent new album, Tell it to the Wind, we find Joy telling us her most important and captivating story yet: her own." 

Clark’s album release show is Saturday October 5^th at the Dew Drop Inn in New Orleans. For a full list of tour dates, see below or go to joyclarkmusic.com.

With this impressive debut, Joy Clark firmly establishes her presence and impact within the broader Americana community. She has performed on some of the most prestigious stages in the world, including the Ryman in Nashville, Kennedy Center in Washington DC, and the celebrated New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Indie icon and Righteous Babe founder Ani DiFranco shares, “Joy shines out as a singer and player and our shared community of New Orleans. We are proud to share this most tender new music from her and more to come.”