Joanna Newsom

Joanna Newsom (born 1982 in Nevada City, California) is a San Francisco harpist (a self-declared folk "harper" as compared to a classically trained harpist), singer and songwriter. A former music student at Mills College, her songwriting incorporates elements of indie pop, Appalachian music, avant-garde modernism, and a sensibility that some listeners describe as quirky. Her idiosyncratic vocal style, at once child-like and weathered, has been a sticking point for many; nevertheless her songs' artistic merit, especially her songwriting ability, has generally been acknowledged. She also previously played keyboards in San Francisco bands Golden Shoulders and The Pleased.

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1982 - Nevada City, California - San Francisco - Harpist - Singer - Songwriter - Mills College - Golden Shoulders - The Pleased

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After touring with Will Oldham she was quickly signed to Drag City and released her debut album The Milk-Eyed Mender. Shortly thereafter, Newsom toured with Devendra Banhart and Vetiver. Since then she has become a prominent indie musician and even appeared live on The Jimmy Kimmel Show on ABC.

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Will Oldham - Drag City - The Milk-Eyed Mender - Devendra Banhart - Vetiver - The Jimmy Kimmel Show - ABC

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