Alabama Shakes frontwoman and her tight backing band smoothly blend funk, rock, gospel, soul, R&B, jazz and dream pop.
On a tumultuous day in the presidential campaign, Brittany Howard delivered a plea for unity amid division over the course of one hour on the Pitchfork Music Festival’s Red Stage.
“We are brothers and sisters, each and every one / I promise to love my enemy,” the singer, songwriter and Alabama Shakes frontwoman said Sunday on stage, speaking as much as she was singing during “13th Century Metal.” “I am dedicated to oppose those whose will is to divide us.”
“13th Century Metal,” from her 2019 solo debut “Jaime,” came late in the set, standing out as a highlight.
