adia-victoria

Did You Know

• • Adia Victoria left her strict religious upbringing at 19, finding solace and rebellion in literature and punk rock.
• • Her breakthrough album, *Beyond the Bloodhounds*, stemmed from a Craigslist ad seeking a blues guitarist.
• • Victoria's music confronts the complexities of being a Black woman in the South, earning critical acclaim and cultural resonance.
• • Adia Victoria was raised Seventh-Day Adventist, forbidden from listening to secular music.
• • Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, she initially fled to Brooklyn seeking anonymity.
• • A chance encounter with a tarot card reader in Brooklyn encouraged her music career.
• • Her critically acclaimed debut album, "Beyond the Bloodhounds," was recorded in Nashville.
• • Victoria coined her sound "Southern Gothic," blending blues, punk, and country themes.
• • She cites blueswomen like Memphis Minnie and Bessie Smith as major inspirations.
• • Adia contributed to Margo Price's "Strays," showcasing her songwriting versatility.
• • Victoria's music confronts the complexities of Southern identity and racial history.
• • She has toured extensively across Europe, gaining a significant international following.
• • Her work has been featured in television shows like "Queen Sugar", amplifying her message.

Connected Places

Spartanburg, SC Atlanta, GA Nashville, TN