Mon Rovîa
Liberian-born, Chattanooga-raised songwriter making what he calls Afro-Appalachian folk: soft-spoken banjo songs about displacement and hope.
Mon Rovîa was adopted as a small child during the Liberian civil war and raised by missionary parents in the American South, taking his stage name from the capital city he left behind. He writes with fingerpicked banjo and acoustic guitar, singing in a low, close voice that rarely rises above the accompaniment.
His audience grew largely through short clips posted online, where songs like "To Watch the World Spin Without You" and "Vulture Culture" circulated well ahead of any wider press attention. Four EPs built on the stages of the hero's journey came first, followed by his debut album Bloodline in January 2026. Live, he works mostly acoustic, with the arrangements kept close to the recordings.
Festivals Mon Rovîa is playing
Mon Rovîa at a glance
What festivals is Mon Rovîa playing in 2026?
Mon Rovîa is booked at 1 festival: Borderland 2026.
When does Mon Rovîa play at Borderland?
Saturday, September 19, 3:45 PM at Main Stage.
Where is Mon Rovîa from?
Mon Rovîa is from Chattanooga, TN.
What kind of music does Mon Rovîa play?
Mon Rovîa is tagged indie folk and folk.
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