Mary Halvorson: The Unmistakable Guitarist Redefining 21st-Century Music
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Peter Margasak
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A profile of Mary Halvorson, one of the most distinctive and original guitarists of the 21st century, who has earned a MacArthur Fellowship, topped critic polls, and headlined jazz festivals worldwide. The article explores her unique musical voice across various contexts — from folk and noise-rock to art song — and examines her work in quartets, trios, and solo performances, highlighting her unmistakable presence and expansive creative range.
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· 3 pulledAs one of the most distinctive and original guitarists of the 21st century, Mary Halvorson has racked up plaudit after plaudit.
Whether playing folk, noise-rock, or art song, in quartets, trios, or on her own, the guitarist's presence is unmistakable.
Routinely topping critic's polls, earning a MacArthur Fellowship in 2019, and headlining jazz festivals around the globe.
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