Cassandra Jenkins
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.jpg) Cassandra Jenkins performing in 2013 | |
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| Born | 1984 (age 39–40)[1] Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Origin | New York City |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
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| Website | cassandrajenkins |
Cassandra Jenkins is an American musician, singer and songwriter based in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
Early life and education
Cassandra Jenkins was born into a musical New York family. Her parents played on cruise ships in the 1980s.[3] She learned how to play guitar and sing at a young age. Before the age of 12, she toured with her family band playing folk music at festivals.
Jenkins graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2006, where she studied visual arts.[3] For two years, she worked as an editorial assistant at The New Yorker.[4]
Career
Jenkins released her debut EP, titled EP, in April 2013,[5] with an album titled Play Till You Win following in 2017[6] and receiving positive reviews.[7] Her second album, An Overview on Phenomenal Nature, was released to critical acclaim in February 2021, featuring production by multi-instrumentalist Josh Kaufman.[8][9]
Jenkins performed as a back-up member for Eleanor Friedberger and Craig Finn,[10] and was scheduled to tour with Purple Mountains before the death of David Berman in 2019.[9][11]
Discography
Albums
- Play Till You Win (2017)
- An Overview on Phenomenal Nature (2021, Ba Da Bing)
Extended plays
- EP (2013)
Live albums
- Cassandra Jenkins on Audiotree Live (2018)
- Live in Foxen Canyon (2018)
Singles
- "Rabbit" (2013)
- "Perfect Day" (2014)
- "Hotel Lullaby" (Acoustic) (2019)
- "Things To You" (2020)
- "Michelangelo" (2021)
References
- ^ "#THISIS30: Cassandra Jenkins". Elle.com. 14 September 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b Timothy Monger. Cassandra Jenkins at AllMusic. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
- ^ a b Jagota, Vrinda (1 March 2021). "Cassandra Jenkins' Hypnotic Folk Music Turns Everyday Moments Into Monuments". Pitchfork.com. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Dickinson, Chrissie (14 February 2018). "Cassandra Jenkins steps into the limelight with 'Red Lips' video". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Barlow, Matthew (18 February 2021). "Cassandra Jenkins — An Overview on Phenomenal Nature". The Typescript. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Putnam, Jon (7 April 2017). "Cassandra Jenkins takes on invigorating country rock with moody synths on her debut LP". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Dickinson, Chrissie (2018-02-14). "Cassandra Jenkins steps into the limelight with 'Red Lips' video". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) "[...] the album has earned her numerous critical raves as an evocative vocalist." - ^ Leas, Ryan (19 February 2021). "Stream Cassandra Jenkins' Stunning New Album An Overview On Phenomenal Nature". Stereogum.com. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b Sodomsky, Sam (19 February 2021). "Cassandra Jenkins - An Overview on Phenomenal Nature (album review)". Pitchfork.com. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Welford, Ali (18 February 2021). "Album Review: Cassandra Jenkins - An Overview on Phenomenal Nature". Narcmagazine.com. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Bloom, Madison (7 August 2019). "David Berman (Silver Jews, Purple Mountains) dead at 52". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
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