🎼 Joanna Newsom 🎶 Singer-songwriter
Who is Joanna Newsom?
Joanna Caroline Newsom is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Born and raised in Northern California, Newsom was classically trained on the harp in her youth and began her musical career as a keyboardist in the San Francisco-based indie band the Pleased. She has released four studio albums as well as several EPs. In March 2023 she performed an exclusive concert with Fleet Foxes at the Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles.
Read more on WikipediaWhat is her music like?
Newsom's musical style has been labelled as progressive folk, chamber folk, indie folk and baroque pop. Her songs range from two-minute folk ditties to musical epic poems. They are usually accompanied on harp or piano and often include string lines.
Why should I listen to her music?
Although at first I disliked her unusual singing voice, once I got used to it I was amazed by her emotionally powerful songwriting and her instrumental skill.
If you enjoy folk music, Americana, storytelling, poetry, feminism, and heartfelt lyricism, you might love her music as well.