Dar Williams describes modern life as “a highway, filled with deep, exotic colors and beautiful delicate things as well as the perils that come from moving so fast.” On her 13th album, Hummingbird Highway (out September 12 on Righteous Babe Records), she celebrates the beauty, unpredictability, and humanity she’s encountered as a touring musician and storyteller. Known for populating her songs with nuanced characters, Williams explores perspectives ranging from a child navigating a parent’s restless life to a Buddhist reconciling contemplation with activism. With help from longtime collaborators, the album unfolds as an ecosystem of co-creation—featuring roots-rock energy, contemplative ballads, and even a breezy bossa nova.
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