Artists:Kristina Olsen
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Kristina Olsen is one of the most entertaining and compelling performers on the international folk circuit.
A fine instrumentalist (acoustic guitar, steel-body slide guitar, saxophone, concertina and piano) as well as a powerful songwriter with a big bluesy voice, Kristina has audiences around the world coming back for more. Her mix of strong songs in the troubadour tradition, some jazz-inspired sounds and powerful bottleneck blues (as well as her hilarious storytelling) makes for a diverse and satisfying musical experience, on stage and on disc. Born in San Francisco and raised in Haight-Asbury during the 1960s, Kristina's approach to music and life was formed by that environment of vital cultural expression, social activism and diverse musical influences. She now calls Venice Beach, Los Angeles home but rarely sees it from touring 10 months a year (see the Tourdates page for proof!).
It was on one of those tours that she met Peter Grayling, a cellist from western Australia and a new musical alliance was formed. In March 1998 Duet was released in Australia, their first duo recording. In 1999 the pair released Truth of a Woman and in February 2002 a live the live CD All Over Down Under (recorded in Australia - as you might have guessed from the title!) with the addition of Melbourne based accordion player George Butrumlis and now (2005) a Live DVD
In the previous six years Kristina had released four critically acclaimed CDs on the Philo/Rounder label. Fairport Convention had recorded her song 'Dangerous' on their '97 release, Who Knows Where the Time Goes? and she performed at the Cropredy Festival and the Sidmouth Festival in summer '97. She performed on Michelle Shocked's album Short Sharp Shocked and also won the Kerrville Songwriting award with her song for battered women 'I'm Keeping This Life of Mine'.
Like many modern artists, Kristina isn't easily pigeonholed. What can't be denied though is her honest enthusiasm for her craft. "I love writing songs, but my favorite songs don't seem to come from me, they seem to come through me, like maybe I am the channel for that song - It is an absolutely euphoric feeling when it happens," Kristina stated in an interview with 'The Performing Songwriter'. "I couldn't say what I was feeling so I had to write songs to keep from exploding, there was no choice in the matter, I had to write." She has been quoted as saying "I love writing depressing songs because when I'm finished, I look at the song and think 'Hey, I'm not that depressed.".
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I love this artist's performances. She has a gift of story telling that does as much for the listener as her music. She has a tremendous gift of being able to carry the listener along and controlling your emotions and piquing your interest in such a way the experience is like a roller coaster ride of humor and feeling that you hope never stops. Cub Driver 17:41, May 8, 2008 (AKDT)
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| Song | Album | Length | Played | Overall | You | Tags | Single Request |
| Roommates | Live From Around The World | 2:05 | 5 |  4 votes |
You have to login to give your opinion about songs. | Intro / Storytelling / Spoken word | I'll Be Home Tonight | Kristina Olsen | 2:20 | 9 | 6 votes |
You have to login to give your opinion about songs. | Singer-songwriter | Maria | Live From Around The World | 6:10 | 7 | 13 votes |
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| Total Time | 10:35 |
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- Spotlighted: Wednesday, May 7th 2008
- Artist site clicks: 114
- Songs on WWR: 78
- Total plays: 531
- Total requests: 309
- Total listens: 14526
- CDBaby website clicks: 18
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