Harpist Brandee Younger
Songfacts Podcast
English - May 03, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsMusic Interviews Music Music History songwriting story behind the song song meanings musician interviews Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
You probably don't think about the harp very often, but Brandee Younger is here to change that. She's part of a new generation of harpists, bringing the instrument to contemporary music while also honoring the heritage of harpists of the past, particularly Dorothy Ashby, who elevated the form from the '50s through the '80s.
Younger's harp can be heard on tracks by Alessia Cara, Pete Rock, Jane Monheit, Ravi Coltrane, and a mix of other artists across the musical spectrum. She's also an artist in her own right with several solo albums, most recently Brand New Life, where she reworks some of Ashby's songs and takes on a Stevie Wonder song called "If It's Magic."
On this episode, Younger talks about her musical journey (including how she discovered the harp and who lugged it around) and breaks down some songs on the album.
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You probably don't think about the harp very often, but Brandee Younger is here to change that. She's part of a new generation of harpists, bringing the instrument to contemporary music while also honoring the heritage of harpists of the past, particularly Dorothy Ashby, who elevated the form from the '50s through the '80s.
Younger's harp can be heard on tracks by Alessia Cara, Pete Rock, Jane Monheit, Ravi Coltrane, and a mix of other artists across the musical spectrum. She's also an artist in her own right with several solo albums, most recently Brand New Life, where she reworks some of Ashby's songs and takes on a Stevie Wonder song called "If It's Magic."
On this episode, Younger talks about her musical journey (including how she discovered the harp and who lugged it around) and breaks down some songs on the album.
http://brandeeyounger.com/
https://www.facebook.com/songfacts
https://twitter.com/pantheonpods
Hosted and Edited by Corey O’Flanagan
https://www.instagram.com/coreyofe/
Songfacts Podcast Spotify Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3IThMW5yB8XnFh5cS2gTxR?si=KAhiqWRcSIy5uxb2sZPFTA
This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices