A Day for the Hunter, A Day for the Prey, Leyla McCalla's 2016 album, was her first for the Jazz Village label. The album explores themes of ancestral memory and the Haitian revolution.
- McCalla recorded the album at Studio G in Brooklyn with producer Jean-Michel runolfsson. It features guest appearances from guitarist Bill Dillon and drummer Jamison Ross. The album reached number 11 on the Billboard Top Jazz Albums chart.
- The album's title track is a protest song against colonialism and oppression. The album was a critical success, with many praising McCalla's musicianship and songwriting.
- McCalla wrote or co-wrote all of the songs on the album, which showcases her unique blend of folk, jazz, and Caribbean music. She played cello, banjo, and guitar on the album.
Leyla McCalla is a Haitian-American artist living in New Orleans, who sings in Haitian Creole and French. She plays cello, guitar, and banjo. Carnegie Hall commissioned her to write a new piece for her 2013 debut album "Vari-Colored Songs."
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