"Among the most critically lionized American musicians to emerge in the past decade." (New York Times)
Though often heralded as a leader of the neofolk scene, Joanna Newsom doesn't consider herself a folksinger. Her work - marked by her ethereal voice, narrative lyrics and solo harp accompaniment - blends elements of West African, bluegrass and avant-garde music and has also developed a following on the normally harder-edged indie rock scene.
"Among the most critically lionized American musicians to emerge in the past decade." (New York Times)
Though often heralded as a leader of the neofolk scene, Joanna Newsom doesn't consider herself a folksinger. Her work - marked by her ethereal voice, narrative lyrics and solo harp accompaniment - blends elements of West African, bluegrass and avant-garde music and has also developed a following on the normally harder-edged indie rock scene.
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