Alela Diane in Somerville

Alela Diane is an American singer-songwriter from Nevada City, California, whose music centers on acoustic folk and a clear, unadorned vocal style. She became known through The Pirate’s Gospel and later albums including To Be Still, About Farewell, Cusp and Looking Glass; “The Pirate’s Gospel,” “Émigré” and “Albatross” are among her best-known songs. Alela Diane toured with the Wild Divine band around the album Alela Diane & Wild Divine, bringing a fuller ensemble to material previously associated with her guitar-led performances. In 2018, she performed songs from Cusp for NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concert. The concert film and album Live at the Map Room later documented an ensemble performance filmed in Portland.