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Olga is a blues [[vocalist]] and guitar player know for her sultry voice and Southern sound. Munding first took interest in the blues, when she was in high school.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jambase.com/Artists/9246/Olga-Wilhelmine/Bio |title=Olga's Bio |publisher=Jambase |accessdate=2011-05-01}}</ref> She developed her signature style through an extended tutelage under the pioneering female blues musician [[Jessie Mae Hemphill]].<ref>[http://www.artsneworleans.org/events_framed/for_artist/2334 Olga] ''ArtsNewOrleans'' Profile</ref> Olga and Jessie recorded together extensively and participated in together in Martin Scorsese’s [[The Blues (film)|The Blues]].<ref name=bio/>
Olga is a blues [[vocalist]] and guitar player know for her sultry voice and Southern sound. Munding first took interest in the blues, when she was in high school.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jambase.com/Artists/9246/Olga-Wilhelmine/Bio |title=Olga's Bio |publisher=Jambase |accessdate=2011-05-01}}</ref> She developed her signature style through an extended tutelage under the pioneering female blues musician [[Jessie Mae Hemphill]].<ref>[http://www.artsneworleans.org/events_framed/for_artist/2334 Olga] ''ArtsNewOrleans'' Profile</ref> Olga and Jessie recorded together extensively and participated in together in Martin Scorsese’s [[The Blues (film)|The Blues]].<ref name=bio/>


Olga has released three albums of her own, ''"Now Is The Time"'', ''"Kiss Your Blues Away"'', and ''"Blues Babe."''<ref name=bio/><ref>[http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/music/comments.php?id=11123_0_28_0_C &#91;New Releases&#93; Olga "Now Is The Time"] ''Jackson Free Press'' October 18, 2006</ref> She has played with [[Chris Isak]], [[Los Lobos]], [[North Mississippi Allstars]] and co-engineered the [[Grammy]] nominated song, [[Monkey to Man]] by [[Elvis Costello]].<ref name=bio>[http://www.laolga.com/bio.htm Artist Biography LAOlga.com]</ref><ref>[http://www.chicagoacoustic.net/#/content/podcasts/303-olga-wilhelmine-munding-979 Episode 303 Artist: Olga Wilhelmine Munding] ''Chicagoacoustic.net'' Quote: “''Los Lobos "adopted" me, and let me hang out and observe how they did things. I often sat on the stage during their shows."''</ref><ref>[http://www.rcreader.com/music/2010-bf-sat-tent/ Olga Wilhelmine with Cody Dickinson] ''River Cities Reader'' 23 JUNE 2010</ref> Olga is the ex-wife of [[Squirrel Nut Zippers]] singer James "Jimbo" Mathus.
Olga has released three albums of her own, ''"Now Is The Time"'', ''"Kiss Your Blues Away"'', and ''"Blues Babe."''<ref name=bio/><ref>[http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/music/comments.php?id=11123_0_28_0_C &#91;New Releases&#93; Olga "Now Is The Time"] ''Jackson Free Press'' October 18, 2006</ref> In 2011, she released her fourth album ''"Whatever You Want"''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/album/olga/whatever-you-want/1504447#/album/olga/whatever-you-want/1504447 |title=Whatever You Want Album |publisher=Billboard |date=2011-06-21 |accessdate=2011-06-23}}</ref>, which was written with Cody Dickinson of the Grammy-nominated [[North Mississippi Allstars]] and mixed and produced by Emmy winning producer Winn McElroy.<ref>[http://skopemag.com/2011/06/08/june-2011-sonicbids-%E2%80%9Cartists-2-watch%E2%80%9D JUNE 2011 SONICBIDS “ARTISTS 2 WATCH”] "The record was produced, engineered and mixed by Emmy winning producer Winn McElroy at his studio, Black Wings Studio in Water Valley MS.</ref><ref>[http://swampland.com/posts/view/title:olgas_whatever_you_want_featuring_cody_dickinson Olga's Whatever You Want featuring Cody Dickinson] Swampland.com</ref>


She is also the founder and president of the [[Jessie Mae Hemphill]] Foundation, which honors the legendary and influential musician who served as her mentor and friend.<ref>[http://www.state-journal.com/news/article/504232 Jessie Mae Hemphill Profile] ''The State Journal'' posted July 24, 2006</ref><ref>[http://www.blues.co.nz/news/article.php?id=586 Blues musician Jessie Mae Hemphill dies] Blues News 30/07/2006</ref><ref name=nyt>[http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/25/arts/music/25hemphill.html Jessie Mae Hemphill, 71, Blues Musician, Dies] ''New York Times''. July 25, 2006</ref> The foundation supports, preserves and archives the indigenous music of northern Mississippi and provides assistance for musicians in need from the region who could not survive on meager publishing royalties. This gained prominence in 2008l, when Mulding fought publicly with popular musician [[Cat Power]] who has used but not credited a Hemphill song on one of her albums.<ref name=sf>[http://www.sfweekly.com/2008-04-09/music/matador-records-skips-important-credit-on-cat-power-s-jukebox/ Matador Records Skips Important Credit on Cat Power's Jukebox] SF Weekly. By Andy Tennille Wednesday, Apr 9 2008</ref>
She has played with [[Chris Isak]], [[Los Lobos]], North Mississippi Allstars and co-engineered the [[Grammy]] nominated song, [[Monkey to Man]] by [[Elvis Costello]].<ref name=bio>[http://www.laolga.com/bio.htm Artist Biography LAOlga.com]</ref><ref>[http://www.chicagoacoustic.net/#/content/podcasts/303-olga-wilhelmine-munding-979 Episode 303 Artist: Olga Wilhelmine Munding] ''Chicagoacoustic.net'' Quote: “''Los Lobos "adopted" me, and let me hang out and observe how they did things. I often sat on the stage during their shows."''</ref><ref>[http://www.rcreader.com/music/2010-bf-sat-tent/ Olga Wilhelmine with Cody Dickinson] ''River Cities Reader'' 23 JUNE 2010</ref> Olga is the ex-wife of [[Squirrel Nut Zippers]] singer James "Jimbo" Mathus.
She is also the founder and president of the [[Jessie Mae Hemphill]] Foundation, which honors the legendary and influential musician who served as her mentor and friend.<ref>[http://www.state-journal.com/news/article/504232 Jessie Mae Hemphill Profile] ''The State Journal'' posted July 24, 2006</ref><ref>[http://www.blues.co.nz/news/article.php?id=586 Blues musician Jessie Mae Hemphill dies] Blues News 30/07/2006</ref><ref name=nyt>[http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/25/arts/music/25hemphill.html Jessie Mae Hemphill, 71, Blues Musician, Dies] ''New York Times''. July 25, 2006</ref> The foundation supports, preserves and archives the indigenous music of northern Mississippi and provides assistance for musicians in need from the region who could not survive on meager publishing royalties. This gained prominence in 2008, when Mulding fought publicly with popular musician [[Cat Power]] who has used but not credited a Hemphill song on one of her albums.<ref name=sf>[http://www.sfweekly.com/2008-04-09/music/matador-records-skips-important-credit-on-cat-power-s-jukebox/ Matador Records Skips Important Credit on Cat Power's Jukebox] SF Weekly. By Andy Tennille Wednesday, Apr 9 2008</ref>


==Acting==
==Acting==

Revision as of 20:46, 27 June 2011

Olga Wilhelmine Munding

Olga (born October 18, 1976 Olga Wilhelmine Munding) is a New Orleans-based blues musician and actress.[1]

Music

Olga is a blues vocalist and guitar player know for her sultry voice and Southern sound. Munding first took interest in the blues, when she was in high school.[2] She developed her signature style through an extended tutelage under the pioneering female blues musician Jessie Mae Hemphill.[3] Olga and Jessie recorded together extensively and participated in together in Martin Scorsese’s The Blues.[4]

Olga has released three albums of her own, "Now Is The Time", "Kiss Your Blues Away", and "Blues Babe."[4][5] In 2011, she released her fourth album "Whatever You Want"[6], which was written with Cody Dickinson of the Grammy-nominated North Mississippi Allstars and mixed and produced by Emmy winning producer Winn McElroy.[7][8]

She has played with Chris Isak, Los Lobos, North Mississippi Allstars and co-engineered the Grammy nominated song, Monkey to Man by Elvis Costello.[4][9][10] Olga is the ex-wife of Squirrel Nut Zippers singer James "Jimbo" Mathus.

She is also the founder and president of the Jessie Mae Hemphill Foundation, which honors the legendary and influential musician who served as her mentor and friend.[11][12][13] The foundation supports, preserves and archives the indigenous music of northern Mississippi and provides assistance for musicians in need from the region who could not survive on meager publishing royalties. This gained prominence in 2008, when Mulding fought publicly with popular musician Cat Power who has used but not credited a Hemphill song on one of her albums.[14]

Acting

Olga has appeared in numerous television shows and movies.[15] She acted in the short film “The Statue” which won the New Orleans Film Festival in 2010.[16]

Discography

  • Blues Babe (2003)[17]
  • Kiss Your Blues Away (2004)[18]
  • Now is the Time (2006)[19]
  • Whatever You Want (2011)[20]

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
2010 Statue Girl Musician Short film
Knucklehead Paramedic/Parent/Club Patron/Wrestling Match Patron uncredited
2011 The Mechanic Office Employee
Seconds Apart Female Student
A Little Bit of Heaven Sax Fifth Avenue Shopper/Gala Patron/Restaurant Patron
That's What I Am Neighbor
From the Rough Golf Spectator post-production[21]
The Hungry Rabbit Jumps Truck Show Attendee post-production[22]
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2010 Treme[23] Mardi Gras Muse 1 episode

References

  1. ^ Olga, Now Is The Time Rambles.net. Jerome Clark. September 2006
  2. ^ "Olga's Bio". Jambase. Retrieved 2011-05-01.
  3. ^ Olga ArtsNewOrleans Profile
  4. ^ a b c Artist Biography LAOlga.com
  5. ^ [New Releases] Olga "Now Is The Time" Jackson Free Press October 18, 2006
  6. ^ "Whatever You Want Album". Billboard. 2011-06-21. Retrieved 2011-06-23.
  7. ^ JUNE 2011 SONICBIDS “ARTISTS 2 WATCH” "The record was produced, engineered and mixed by Emmy winning producer Winn McElroy at his studio, Black Wings Studio in Water Valley MS.
  8. ^ Olga's Whatever You Want featuring Cody Dickinson Swampland.com
  9. ^ Episode 303 Artist: Olga Wilhelmine Munding Chicagoacoustic.net Quote: “Los Lobos "adopted" me, and let me hang out and observe how they did things. I often sat on the stage during their shows."
  10. ^ Olga Wilhelmine with Cody Dickinson River Cities Reader 23 JUNE 2010
  11. ^ Jessie Mae Hemphill Profile The State Journal posted July 24, 2006
  12. ^ Blues musician Jessie Mae Hemphill dies Blues News 30/07/2006
  13. ^ Jessie Mae Hemphill, 71, Blues Musician, Dies New York Times. July 25, 2006
  14. ^ Matador Records Skips Important Credit on Cat Power's Jukebox SF Weekly. By Andy Tennille Wednesday, Apr 9 2008
  15. ^ IMDB: Olga
  16. ^ The Statue (2010) The Busking Project 2/11/2011
  17. ^ "Blues Babe Album". Cd Universe. Retrieved 2011-05-01.
  18. ^ "Kiss Your Blues Away Album". Cdbaby. 2010-11-17. Retrieved 2011-05-01.
  19. ^ "Now is the Time Album". Cdbaby. 2010-11-17. Retrieved 2011-05-01.
  20. ^ "Whatever You Want Album". Billboard. 2011-06-21. Retrieved 2011-06-23.
  21. ^ "From the Rough Film". Imdb. Retrieved 2011-05-01.
  22. ^ "The Hungry Rabbit Jumps Film". Imdb. Retrieved 2011-05-01.
  23. ^ "Treme Credit". Imdb. 2010-06-06. Retrieved 2011-05-01.

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