Joanna Newsom

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.