NY Slice Sessions: Celeste Krishna

Why It Matters

The story illustrates how personal roots and collaborative networks fuel emerging musicians, offering industry insight into nurturing creative talent.

Key Takeaways

• Celeste Krishna wrote a lifeline song post‑college in Alabama
• Her North Star inspiration: Aretha Franklin’s 1967 ‘Never Loved a Man’
• Shot ‘Honey Hole’ video with friends Adele, Felipe, featuring choreography
• Describes a nostalgic fall day filming in New York’s Prospect Park
• Plans Italy trip with art‑club friends for pasta and reunion

Summary

Celeste Krishna, a young singer‑songwriter, shares a candid recollection of how a spontaneous piano session at her mother’s house in Birmingham became the seed for her latest album, “The New Room.”

She cites Aretha Franklin’s 1967 recording “Never Loved a Man” as her artistic north star, and recounts filming the “Honey Hole” music video with bandmates Adele and Felipe, complete with choreography in a crisp fall day at Prospect Park.

“A song fell out and became a lifeline,” she says, highlighting the organic nature of her creative process; the video’s collaborative spirit reflects her ties to the local band Tipo and the broader New York music scene.

Krishna’s upcoming trip to Italy with her longtime “art club” friends underscores the importance of community and cultural exchange in sustaining emerging talent, a pattern industry observers note as vital for artistic growth.

Original Description

Celeste Krishna takes the "NY Slice Sessions" pop quiz.

FUV's "NY Slice" celebrates local musicians from the tri-state area. Weekdays around noon on 90.7FM, streaming at WFUV.org, host Alisa Ali shares a different "slice" of sound from a New York, New Jersey or Connecticut artist or band. And each month, FUV features a "NY Slice Session," live performance and a pop quiz, with an artist or band that you need to know about. Discover all sessions at: https://wfuv.org/nyslicesessions.