Location: New Orleans, LA

Practice: Leyla McCalla finds inspiration from a variety of sources, whether it is her Haitian heritage, living in New Orleans or dancing at Cajun Mardi Gras. Leyla, a multi-instrumentalist, is a cellist and singer whose distinctive sound is impossible to replicate.

Airlift Project: The Music Box Roving Village City Park

Website: http://leylamccalla.com