Born in London and raised in Harlem, 25-year-old Nellie McKay has
already carved out a name for herself as a singer, songwriter,
musician, actress and comedian. Smart, quirky, unpredictable and highly
original, her albums Get Away from Me and Pretty Little Head have received positive reviews and attracted a cultish audience. Hear McKay perform a concert from WXPN and World Café Live Friday at noon ET on VPR.net.
Blending
jazz, pop and rap with the piano as the focal point, McKay is noted for
her sharp and sardonic lyrics, as well as her outspoken views on animal
rights and politics. McKay’s new album is titled Obligatory Villagers.