Josephine Foster

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Josephine Foster is an American singer, multi-instrumentalist and composer, renowned for breathing new life into archaic musical forms. Her career, marked by a unique mezzo-soprano voice and captivating interpretive wit, has spanned nearly two decades of self-produced recordings. Born in the Rocky Mountains, Foster began her musical journey at age 15, singing hymns in a small wooden church. With a style that fuses eras, inspired by the folk culture of America, her work has been described as “anachronistic,” a term that reflects her ability to cross temporal boundaries and shape a unique and timeless songbook.

In her twenties, Foster immersed herself in Chicago’s alternative scene, where experimental rock and free jazz redefined her abandoned operatic aspirations. Later, she spent more than a decade in rural Spain, absorbing its cultural essence and adding it to her music. In addition, her stays in Nashville shaped a prolific output, including solo albums and collaborations with various bands. Her performances are hypnotic, with a dreamlike voice that intertwines with the sound of her guitarrón, piano, harp or autoharp. Her songs often defy traditional musical logic with surprising designs and a playful touch.

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