There is no greater testament to the appeal of 79.5 than the fact that the band’s sound defies any and all categorization. Frontlined by a triumvirate of supremely talented vocalists – Piya Malik, Nya Parker Brown and Kate Mattison – their harmonies connect with the tradition of classic soul while tapping into singer-songwriter intimacy and a wide range of influences that cross time and geography. It’s no wonder that “hard to categorize, easy to love” has become the band’s adopted self-descriptor. On the latest episode of Across 135th Street, host Chairman Jefferson Mao welcomes Piya, Nya and Kate to share a few favorite tunes, talk about modern band life in NYC and get on the mics for a special in-studio performance.
