Jarboe

Psychedelic folk, Composer

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Who is Jarboe?

Jarboe is an American singer-songwriter and keyboardist who came to prominence when she joined the New York City band Swans 1985. Having played the organ since childhood and had years of professional vocal training, she, with founder Michael Gira, were the two constant members of Swans until the group broke up in 1998.

Although she was absent from the group's lineup when the band reformed in 2010, she contributed background vocals and voice collage for the band's 2012 album, The Seer. She has released numerous solo albums and collaborations, many of which have been self-published. She also co-composed the soundtrack of a horror game titled The Path.

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Also known as
  • Swans Related Project: Jarboe
  • Living Jarboe
  • The Living Jarboe
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on July 23, 2013

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