Jayanthi Kyle facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jayanthi Kyle
Kyle performing at a Black Lives Matter demonstration, 2015
Background information
Born	c. 1979
Genres	Gospel, soul
Occupation(s)	Singer
Associated acts	Black Audience, Jayanthi and the Crybabies, Gospel Machine, Romantica

Jayanthi Kyle is an American singer and songwriter. She is known for her powerful gospel and soul music. Jayanthi uses her songs and stories to inspire both young people and adults.

She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Throughout her career, Jayanthi has been part of more than 11 bands. Some of these include Black Audience, Jayanthi Kyle and the Crybabies, and Gospel Machine. She has also performed with Romantica.

Early Life and Music

Jayanthi Kyle was born around 1979. Her father was from India, and her mother was Native American and Black. Her family moved from Ford Heights, Illinois to Maple Grove, Minnesota. She spent her childhood in Maple Grove and also in Chicago's South Side.

Jayanthi found her love for singing at a young age. Her mother encouraged her musical talent. She also sang in different church congregations with her sister. Both of her parents were preachers, which meant music was a big part of her early life.

Jayanthi's Music Career

Jayanthi Kyle has created and joined many musical groups. She uses her music to share important messages and connect with people.

Black Audience Band

Jayanthi started the band Black Audience. They first performed at an event called PalmFest. The band originally included her husband, Robin Kyle, and her brother, Luke. Later, other musicians joined the group.

Black Audience plays a mix of old gospel, country, and blues music. They also perform traditional Irish reels. Sometimes, they cover songs by famous artists like Bob Dylan and Harry Belafonte.

Music for Change

Jayanthi also sings with Jayanthi and the Crybabies. She is also part of the indie R&B group Gospel Machine. Jayanthi and Wes Burdine, the guitarist for Gospel Machine, wrote a special song. It is called "Hand in Hand."

They wrote "Hand in Hand" for the Million Artist Movement. The song was inspired by events that led to the deaths of Eric Garner and Michael Brown. It was first performed at a rally in Minnesota in December 2014. The song speaks to both police and government leaders.

Jayanthi has performed "Hand in Hand" at many important events. This includes the In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre's May Day Parade. She also sang it at Black Lives Matter gatherings. The song has become a powerful anthem for the Black Lives Matter movement in Minneapolis. Jayanthi also used her singing during protests after the death of Philando Castille. Her music helped people process their feelings and find hope.

Singing for Special Moments

Jayanthi Kyle has also sung at many important life events. In July 2013, she led the choir that sang during the first same-sex marriages in Minnesota. This special event took place at Minneapolis City Hall.

She also sings at funerals. Jayanthi explains that growing up, she lost many friends and family members. These experiences taught her how music can help people heal during sad times. She feels that singing at funerals is very meaningful. She says, "At a funeral, everyone is, like, please, we need this."

Personal Life

Jayanthi Kyle is married to Robin Kyle. They have three children together.