That's write, I do not have any doubt: Joanna Newsom is the most interesting female artist from the beggining of the 21st century! As an incredible singer, amzing harp player and an orignal and inovative composer, she has all the qualities for her name to live on many decades and, for me in particular, genarations. My sons will certainly hear her work!And there sons too!She's young and talented...
I had seen Joanna perform once before, at the Swedish American Hall. This time was just as much of a treat, if not moreso. The harp is such a beautiful instrument, that it is truly a joy just to watch her play it. She makes it look so easy, but I'm sure her hands get tired. You'd think anyway. :) She's so cute, too! I've posted a couple photos from the show on Flickr, if you're interested.
This woman is just amazing....just this tiny gelfling of a girl and a HUGE harp...I heard the "Book of Right On" a while ago and it grew on me. It seemed to take root somewhere in the right brain, growing next to the Bjork and Fionna Apple songs that I can't live without. This song was strange and quirky, considering the source, and I took a keen liking to it.Then I checked out "Sprout and the ...