Rarely Heard: Jarboe - Lavender Girl

I first came across Jarboe when she joined the Swans in the 80s and I also saw her perform live with the band. Thereafter she has been prolific with her solo projects, mostly self-released. She has had years of professional vocal training and she uses her voice to produce powerful and rousing songs. "She is an intelligent and aggressive artist possessed of striking musical skill who has rejected the music industry's all-too-easy stereotyping and exploitation to create shockingly powerful visions. Helping strongly in this is her one-of-a-kind vocal talent, ranging from emotive blues/gospel tones to wild shrieking, matching excellently with her wide-ranging preference in musical styles." (Allmusic.com)