| Fursaxa | |
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Fursaxa performing in Minneapolis in 2003 |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Tara Burke |
| Also known as | Fursaxa |
| Born |
June 28, 1969 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Origin | United States |
| Genres | Experimental, Psych folk, Drone music |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, musician |
| Years active | 2000 - present |
| Labels | Eclipse Records, Ecstatic Peace! Records, ATP Records, Time-Lag Records, Jewelled Antler, Mt. St. Mtn., Last Visible Dog, Foxglove, Acid Mothers Temple |
| Website | http://www.fursaxa.net/ |
| Notable instruments | |
| acoustic guitar, appalachian dulcimer, electronic keyboard | |
Fursaxa is a USA-based acid folk or freak folk project led by Tara Burke (born June 28, 1969) of Philadelphia. Her home-recordings feature acoustic guitar, simple Casio electronic keyboards, accordion, dulcimer and her heavily overdubbed vocals on a 4-track recorder.
She has been making music since childhood. Her music has been compared to Nico's solo work and is often categorized among New Weird America artists. The writings of Medieval mystic Hildegard von Bingen, Vladimir Nabokov, and Mircea Eliade have influenced the lyrics and mood of her work. Her musical influences include: World music, Krautrock, film soundtracks, Minimalism, Medieval and Renaissance music. She has recorded with numerous bands as a guest or side-project, including Acid Mothers Temple, fellow Philadelphians Bardo Pond, Iditarod, Scorces, The Valerie Project, and Six Organs of Admittance. Fursaxa is currently signed to the London based ATP Recordings label. Tara is confirmed to play the ATP New York 2010 music festival in Monticello, New York in September 2010.
Studio Albums
Singles, EPs, and Limited Releases
Self Released (Sylph) Recordings