Rush Hour, New York City, 1909
Sunday, November 23, 2014
First Lines: Ray Bradbury - The Martian Chronicles
One minute it was Ohio winter, with doors closed, windows locked, the panes blind with frost, icicles fringing every roof, children skiing on slopes, housewives lumbering like great black bears in their furs along the icy streets.
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)
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