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Friday, March 1, 2024

SXSW2024: Marem Ladson

 I'll keep going with Cheer Up Charlie's Saturday bands.  Per her bio:

Marem Ladson is a 22 year old Spanish-American singer/songwriter. Blending lyrical, introspective songwriting with a folk pop edge, her music is both intimate and powerful.

Born in 1997 in Galicia, Spain, to african-american father and Spanish mother, she grew up between New York and Galicia. Ladson relocated to Madrid after living for a while in Houston, TX. Her songs and looks honor her American heritage and the diverse sounds she heard while growing up. Citing influences from Mazzy Star to Joni Mitchell, Ladson’s strong command as a vocalist and often folky electric guitar skills set her as one of the most promising artist of the Spanish indie scene.

This article says:

 At the heart of Marem Ladson's music lies a profound exploration of her multicultural identity, skillfully intertwining her distinctive approach to introspective songwriting with elements drawn from folk, pop, and traditional Spanish music. 

"Rayo de Luna" covers the folk and traditional Spanish music side.

This is nice. It's her pop side.

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