Josephine Foster is a Colorado-born singer, composer, and lyric poet. A former opera student turned visionary folk experimentalist, she breathes new life into archaic forms. Her music channels the cultural archaeology of Harry Smith's old weird America. Across 25 years of singular work, Foster plays at the boundaries of psych-folk hymnody, country blues, lieder and avant-song, lending her characteristic mezzo-soprano and interpretive wit to collaborations with underground musicians far and wide.

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Presented by Broadside Hacks. A musical collective, independent live promoter and record label founded by Campbell Baum, Broadside Hacks have won widespread critical acclaim for bringing the folk tradition to new generations of audiences. Building on their regularly sold-out nights in London, shows with The Pogues, and stages at SXSW and Folk Alliance International, they are fresh from critically acclaimed live celebrations of The Incredible String Band and Mercury nominee Martin Carthy, earning praise from the likes of The Evening Standard, MOJO, UNCUT and The Times.