Naomi McPherson to Miss Muna Tour Dates to Care for Ailing Mother

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Muna’s Naomi McPherson Will Miss Gigs to Care for Mother With Terminal Cancer

Musician Lou Roy will fill-in for McPherson for at least the first five shows of Muna's upcoming trek

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September 15, 2026

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Naomi McPherson, who plays guitar, synths, and sings in Muna , will miss several upcoming tour dates to look after their mother, Harriet, who is in the terminal stages of a cancer battle.

In a post shared on the band’s Instagram , Muna wrote: “It has become clear that [Harriet’s] passing will coincide with the beginning of this headline tour. As a result, Naomi has been at home with her for her final days and will be staying behind after we depart in order to take care of her affairs after her passing.” McPherson expects to be absent from Muna’s upcoming gigs in Phoenix, Dallas, Austin, Nashville, and Atlanta.

“It was important to Naomi that the shows happen with or without them, and so plans have been in the works to ensure this,” the group continued. “Luckily, we will have our dear friend — the outrageously talented musician Lou Roy — playing and singing in their stead for which we will be forever grateful.” Muna will have a “letter drop” at the gigs McPherson is missing so fans fans to leave them words of encouragement.

Muna also paid tribute to Harriet in the post, calling her “one of the greatest, most wise and loving people.” They also expressed love and gratitude for “everything she has given and taught us, and for the way she raised her wonderful child.”

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