The blues-rock singer first emerged as the powerful voice at the forefront of Daniel Lanois' Black Dub project. Here, Whitley plays songs from her new solo album, Fourth Corner.

Trixie Whitley performing live at Mountain Stage.

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Trixie Whitley performing live at Mountain Stage.

Brian Blauser / Mountain Stage

Trixie Whitley performing live at Mountain Stage.

Brian Blauser / Mountain Stage

Trixie Whitley performing live at Mountain Stage.

Brian Blauser / Mountain Stage

Trixie Whitley performing live at Mountain Stage.

Brian Blauser / Mountain Stage

Trixie Whitley makes her first appearance as a solo artist on Mountain Stage, recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, W.Va. Whitley first appeared on the show in 2010 as a member of Black Dub, a group of musicians built around legendary producer Daniel Lanois, with her voice as the focal point.

Born in Belgium, Whitley split her early years between Europe and New York City, and was already touring with world-renowned dance and theater companies when she was barely a teenager. She came to the attention of Lanois while he was working with her father, the late Chris Whitley. She recorded her second EP, The Engine, during the Black Dub sessions and released a live collection recorded at the Rockwood Music Hall in 2011. Here, she plays songs from her new album, Fourth Corner.

Set List

• "Pieces"
• "Gradual Return"
• "Morelia"
• "Breathe You In My Dreams"

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