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Rachael Yamagata.
September 26, 2008A vibrant 30-year-old singer and pianist, Rachael Yamagata has evolved quite a bit since her days as a vocalist for the funk band Bumpus, for which she recorded three albums. After launching a solo career in 2001, Yamagata found her voice as a smart, powerful chronicler of love's dark underbelly. Click the link above to hear Yamagata perform live in concert from WXPN and World Café Live in Philadelphia.
Next month, Yamagata will release a two-part album called Elephants… Teeth Sinking Into Heart, a compelling combination of soft vulnerability and gritty skepticism. With edgier guitars added to the mix, the disc sounds seamless and lush, with tender confessionals that sting as they soothe.
Based in Philadelphia, WXPN takes listeners on a journey of music discovery through new and heritage rock, blues, roots, and folk artists. WXPN also produces NPR's World Cafe.
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