Video by Cristian Gonzalez

Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Beti Masenqo performs her unreleased song “Breathing Out the Darkness’’ for Hangout Gigs, a monthly series featuring Sacramento-based musicians.

She is joined by Alex Togashii on electric cello as she performs fingerstyle guitar and vocals for the calming folk-pop track.    

Watch the video here.

Follow Masenqo on Spotify for new releases and see her open for Atta Boy at The Starlet Room on Wednesday, Aug. 14. 

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