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Artist
Nasimiyu
12+ albums
indie pop
about
RELEASES A New Orleans transplant since 2009, and originally from the Twin Cities, Nasimiyu has dedicated her debut album to the beautiful southern city which took her in as one of its own, and has had so much influence on her as an artist. "It Ain't Pretty, But it's Beautiful," EP (2010) is a collection of songs inspired by the artist's personal journies in the city of New orleans. In it, she weaves stories of nature overtaking crumbling city structures ("When Autumn Came"), of dancing like you caught the spirit of a swamp thing ("Swamp Foot"), of weary French Quarter hustlers ("Your Way"), of Bourbon Street's true face, behind the scenes ("Bourbon Street Blues"), of witnessing young girls come of age and learn the city's lessons and limits the hard way ("Bayou Black"), and of tarot card readings come true ("Fortune Teller"). The album's dynamic brass-laden basslines and rhythms unfold influence from rich histories of the south's deep musical roots. These songs are a thank-you to the community that contributed so much to the artist's life, musically, and otherwise. SOUND The sound of Nasimiyu's music is comprised of organic instrumentation -- upright bass, guitar, piano, baritone saxophone, and drums, layered with soulful, spunky vocals. The feel is a little vintage, drawing influence from jazz, blues, and motown classics. Meanwhile, it is forward-thinking in its composition, which is innovative and occasionally experimental. INFLUENCES Billie Holiday, Michael Jack
