Natalia Zukerman

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

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.[2] Her vocal style reflects strong jazz influences.[3]

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[4] and vintage 1938 Rickenbacker lap steel guitar. Her guitar playing is described as "fluid and smooth"[5] while she is also acclaimed for her dexterity and nimble fingers.[6]

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.

Personal life

She is openly lesbian.[7]

Discography

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

Collaborations
  • Winterbloom: Winter Traditions (2009)

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

References
  1. "Music – Natalia Zukerman". BBC. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
  2. "Reviews: Natalia Zukerman ~ On a Clear Day". Archived from the original on November 18, 2004.
  3. "The Ectophiles' Guide to Good Music – Natalia Zukerman". Ectoguide.org. May 23, 2014. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
  4. Kathy S-B (May 9, 2014). "Quick Q and A with Trent Wagler (The Steel Wheels)". Meandthee.org. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  5. Graham Haworth. "Natalia Zukerman". Archived from the original on January 6, 2008.
  6. Cole Haddon (March 2, 2006). "Natalia Zukerman". Westword. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
  7. Sunnivie Brydum (February 1, 2013). "Natalia Zukerman and The Secret Songwriting Lesbians' Club". Retrieved June 21, 2019.
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