Where Appalachian Soul
Meets Gospel Americana
Datrian Johnson is an internationally renowned vocalist from the heart of Appalachia.
Born and raised in Asheville NC, Datrian has dedicated his life to the transformative power of music. Drawing inspiration from the rolling hills and flowing streams of this homeland, he has captivated audiences around the globe, sharing the stage with icons like Warren Haynes, John Medeski, and Luther Dickinson. Each note he sings carries the rich legacy of Appalachian heritage, embodying the soul of the mountains in the most captivating of ways. For Datrian, music is medicine —a timeless remedy that brings people together and heals through the universal language of song. Ever-connected to the rhythmic pulse of the land, his voice weaves the essence of his heritage into every performance.
Music is not merely a career, it is his medicine, healing the spirit with each note. Join him on a melodic adventure where every song reflects the heart of the mountains and the power of human connection.
NEW SINGLE RELEASE !
with LUTHER DICKINSON
“When John Medeski introduced me to Datrian Johnson, I had this revelation that he could sing the lyrics from the Dead blues catalog on top of my instrumentals. He’s one of the most moving vocalists I’ve ever worked with on stage, and recording with him was just so effortless. He understood exactly what I was trying to do, and brought this record to a whole new level,” Dickinson says of his collaborator.
-Luther Dickinson (The North Mississippi All Stars)
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