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West Philly Musician Black Buttafly on What Moves Her in the City
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Philadelphia Magazine
West Philly Musician Black Buttafly on What Moves Her in the CityThe Italian Market, Bob and Barbara’s, and Time restaurant make her list.
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For dynamic pianist and singer-songwriter Kayla Childs — aka Black Buttafly — performing live offers a sense of transformation, for her and for her audience.
West Philly–based (and loving it), Childs has been making music since childhood; she released her debut EP, Fly Free, in November 2024, and has an album in the works.
Playing and performing music to me is an act of service and a privilege.