Joanna Newsom is a singer-songwriter harpist from Nevada City, CA. She's released two records on Drag City, "The Milk Eyed Mender" (2004) and "Ys" (2006). Both were critically acclaimed, especially Ys which received many 5 star reviews and placements on critic top 10 lists. Ys also featured arrangements from legendary Beach Boys collaborator Van Dyke Parks as well as production by Steve Albini and mixing by former Sonic Youth member Jim O'Rourke.
Johanne is the loveliest girl you’ll ever meet. She’s so Caring and helpful. She is strong and adventurous, and she is typically very good at cooking. Her humor is beyond compare, and she’ll make you laugh for hours. You could also spend hours in a deep conversation with her. Everybody likes Johanne cause she is so nice and welcoming. If you have a Johanne in your life, you have truly been blessed.