Joanna Newsom
- Type: Singer/Songwriter
- Country: United States
- Born: January 18, 1982 in Grass Valley, California, United States
Biography
Joanna Newsom is an American harpist, singer, and songwriter known for her intricate and epic song structures and a distinctive, childlike vocal style. Signed to #Drag City#, her 2004 debut 'The Milk-Eyed Mender' established her as a unique voice in indie and folk music. Her work is characterized by complex, poetic lyrics and arrangements that blend Appalachian folk, avant-garde, and classical influences. The ambitious, orchestrally-backed 2006 album 'Ys', featuring arrangements by *Van Dyke Parks*, is often cited as her magnum opus, showcasing her evolution into a composer of baroque, sprawling narratives.
Genres
Joanna Newsom Discography
- Walnut Whales (2002) - EP - rated 3.59/5
- Yarn and Glue (2003) - EP - rated 3.68/5
- Sprout and the Bean (2004) - Single - rated 3.92/5
- The Milk-Eyed Mender (2004) - Album - rated 4.29/5
- Ys (2006) - Album - rated 4.39/5
- Joanna Newsom & The Ys Street Band E.P. (2007) - EP - rated 3.9/5
- Have One on Me (2010) - Album - rated 4.3/5
- Divers (2015) - Album - rated 4.41/5