Mon Rovîa, a folk artist known for his distinctive Afro Appalachian sound, is gearing up for the release of his latest track, Crooked the Road, on August 23rd.
Mon, who has garnered viral success on platforms like TikTok, draws inspiration from his West African roots and his current life in Tennessee. His raw, confessional lyrics and gravelly voice have struck a chord with listeners, who describe his music as the “gentle whispers of hope in the night.”
Since 2020, Mon Rovîa has been praised for bringing attention to the often-overlooked contributions of Black artists in Appalachian folk music. Fans can’t wait to hear the new song live as he prepares for his upcoming tour.