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Joanna Newsom

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Joanna Newsom
Top Tracks:
Sprout and the Bean / The Book of Right-On / Peach, Plum, Pear / '81 / Bridges and Balloons / Easy / Emily / Good Intentions Paving Company / Have One on Me / On a Good Day / Cosmia / Sadie / Baby Birch / No Provenance / Sawdust & Diamonds /
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Joanna Newsom (born January 18, 1982) started taking piano lessons at a very early age and played for a couple of years, but switched to the harp at seven. Her approach to the harp, from the percussive aspects of her playing to her chord changes, was also influenced by West African and Venezuelan harp music, which she began studying at a folk music camp she attended in her early teens. At the same time, she also listened to more vocal-based , , and like Karen Dalton, Texas Gladden, Patti Smith, and Billie Holiday.

Joanna Newsom On DIY

News: ATP Confirms New Line-Up For Jeff Mangum Rescheduled Date (10th November 2011)

News: Joanna Newsom To Release B-Side Vinyl (24th June 2011)

News: Listen: Joanna Newsom Charity Tribute Album (9th December 2010)

News: Joanna Newsom New US Dates (24th August 2010)

Live Reviews: Joanna Newsom, Calvin College Chapel, Grand Rapids (16th March 2010)

News: Joanna Newsom Headlines Green Man 2010 (1st March 2010)

News: Joanna Newsom For Matt Groening ATP Weekend (17th February 2010)

News: Joanna Newsom Reveals Royal Festival Hall Shows (15th February 2010)

Downloads: Joanna Newsom - Kingfisher (10th February 2010)

News: Joanna Newsom Finally Reveals Plans For Third Album (13th January 2010)

Joanna Newsom Forthcoming Gigs