Kam Franklin Live at Chickie Wah Wah

Kam Franklin, the powerhouse singer and songwriter known for leading the Gulf Coast soul band The Suffers, brings her multifaceted artistry to Chickie Wah Wah in New Orleans. Presented by Chickie Wah Wah and Black AmericanaFest, this intimate show features Franklin alongside New Orleans-based singer-songwriter Chloé Marie, whose folk-rock sound spans the full spectrum of human experience. Franklin's work as an interdisciplinary artist and activist has championed inclusive environments for Black, queer, femme, and non-binary artists, and her recent single "Byrd and Shepard" reflects on the 1998 killings of James Byrd Jr. and Matthew Shepard, offering a pointed reflection on collective responsibility.

Attendees can expect a night of soulful, genre-crossing music in a cozy venue setting. Chloé Marie, who has shared stages with Big Freedia and Tank and the Bangas, brings her rich, resonant voice and folk-rock sensibility to the bill. The show is part of the Black AmericanaFest series, and buying a ticket includes a discount code for $10 off any Black AmericanaFest ticket. With a 21+ age limit and non-reserved table seating, this is an up-close experience with two compelling voices in contemporary roots music.