Natalia Zukerman
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| Origin |  U.S. |
| Genre(s) | Blues, Jazz, Folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 2000 - Present |
| Label(s) | Talisman Records (2001–present) |
| Website | www.nataliazukerman.com www.myspace.com/nataliazukerman> |
Natalia Zukerman, born in 1975, is an American artist and musician raised in Manhattan, New York. She is the daughter of violinist/conductor Pinchas Zukerman and flutist/writer Eugenia Zukerman, and the sister of opera singer Arianna Zukerman.
Zukerman's music is a cross-genre blend of blues, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Her songs are characterized by dense, cryptic lyrics that lack a traditional chorus-verse structure. The subject matter ranges from the whimsical to the metaphysical. Often she tells stories or relates personal observations about life and relationships, but her songs are not "confessional" in nature[1]. Her vocal style reflects strong jazz influences[2].
Zukerman plays a variety of guitars including acoustic, electric, slide, dobro and banjo, but primarily focuses on her Goodall acoustic guitar[3] and dobro. Her guitar playing is described as "fluid and smooth"[4] while she is also acclaimed for her dexterity and nimble fingers[5].
Reflecting her varied musical roots, Zukerman cites Ma Rainey, Memphis Minnie, Bonnie Raitt, Erika Luckett, Joni Mitchell, Rickie Lee Jones and Ani DiFranco among her musical influences. Her first three albums were released on her own independent record label, Talisman Records. In 2008, she released her fourth album on Willy Porter's Weasel Records label.
Along with her work as singer, songwriter and guitarist, Zukerman is also an accomplished artist specializing in large format drawings and murals.
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 2001 - Mortal Child
- 2003 - On A Clear Day
- 2006 - Only One
- 2008 - Brand New Frame
[edit] References
- ^ Indie-Music.com - Natalia Zukerman ~ On a Clear Day
- ^ The Ectophiles' Guide to Good Music - Natalia Zukerman
- ^ http://meandthee.org/blog/txp/blogspot/100/quick-q-and-a-with-natalia-zukerman Quick Q&A With Natalia Zukerman
- ^ http://www.santacruzlive.com/ex/content/view/6550/107/
- ^ Denver - Music - Natalia Zukerman
