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Natalia Zukerman
Natalia Zukerman and Trina Hamlin live in May 2010 at Madison, Wisconsin
Background information
Born (1975-06-25) 25 June 1975 (age 49)
New York City, New York, United States
GenresAmericana, blues, jazz, folk
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, Musician
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals, acoustic guitar, slide guitar, lap steel guitar, dobro
Years active2000–present
LabelsTalisman Records (2001–present)
Weasel Records (2008–present)
Websitewww.nataliazukerman.com

Natalia Zukerman (born 25 June 1975)[1] is an American artist and musician raised in Manhattan, New York. She is the daughter of violist/conductor Pinchas Zukerman and flutist/writer Eugenia Zukerman, and the sister of opera singer Arianna Zukerman.

“Natalia’s voice could send an orchid into bloom while her guitar playing can open a beer bottle with its teeth.” – New Yorker[2]
“a strutting brass band one minute, a sighing lover the next.” – The Boston Globe[3]
“a wise mix of rootsy styles from torch blues to country swing. If you’re a fan of Madeleine Peyroux, Bonnie Raitt or even Amy Winehouse, you’ll find stuff to connect with here.” – Philadelphia Daily News[4]

Music and career

Zukerman's music is a cross-genre blend of blues, jazz, bluegrass and folk. 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.[5] Her vocal style reflects strong jazz influences.[6]

Zukerman plays a variety of guitars including acoustic, electric, slide guitar, dobro, lap steel guitar and banjo, but primarily focuses on her Goodall acoustic guitar[7] and vintage 1938 Rickenbacker lap steel guitar. Her guitar playing is described as "fluid and smooth"[8] while she is also acclaimed for her dexterity and nimble fingers.[9]

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.

Her latest studio album was Gas Station Roses. The album featured many guest appearances, including Patty Larkin, Garrison Starr, Meghan Toohey (The Weepies), Adrianne Gonzalez (The Rescues), Todd Sickafoose (Ani Difranco), and Ray Bonneville. It was first released in 2011, and early post order issues contained original paintings or prints of paintings by Natalia Zukerman.

Discography

Albums

  • 2014 - Come Thief, Come Fire
  • 2011 - Gas Station Roses
  • 2008 - Brand New Frame
  • 2006 - Only One
  • 2003 - On A Clear Day
  • 2001 - Mortal Child

Collaborations

  • Winterbloom: Winter Traditions (2009)

(with Antje Duvekot, Meg Hutchinson, and Anne Heaton)

References

  1. ^ "Music - Natalia Zukerman". BBC. Retrieved 2014-07-12.
  2. ^ "The New Yorker". The New Yorker. 2011-04-18. Retrieved 2014-07-12.
  3. ^ "Boston, MA news, breaking news, sports, video". Boston.com. Retrieved 2014-07-12.
  4. ^ "Philadelphia local news, sports, jobs, cars, homes". Philly.com. 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2014-07-12.
  5. ^ [1] Archived 2004-11-18 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ "The Ectophiles' Guide to Good Music - Natalia Zukerman". Ectoguide.org. 2014-05-23. Retrieved 2014-07-12.
  7. ^ Kathy S-B (9 May 2014). "Quick Q and A with Trent Wagler (The Steel Wheels)". Meandthee.org. Retrieved 2014-07-12.
  8. ^ [2] Archived 2008-01-06 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ Cole Haddon (2006-03-02). "Natalia Zukerman". Westword. Retrieved 2014-07-12.
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