Thao Nguyen | |
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 Nguyen in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Thao |
| Born | March 19, 1984 Virginia, U.S. |
| Genres | Folk rock, indie folk, indie pop |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, banjo, slide guitar |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Ribbon Music, Kill Rock Stars |
Thao Nguyen (born March 19, 1984),[a] also known as Thao, is an American singer-songwriter originally from Virginia and now based in San Francisco.[1] She is the former lead singer, songwriter and figurehead of the defunct band Thao & the Get Down Stay Down,[2] and has collaborated with Joanna Newsom and Andrew Bird.[3] Outside of the band she has collaborated on projects with several artists including Merrill Garbus, The Portland Cello Project, and Mirah. Her music is influenced by folk, country, and hip hop.[4]
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- ^ Romanov, Petya (October 26, 2007). "Thao Nguyen Is Releasing a New Album, But Dat Nguyen Was One of the Most Underrated Middle Linebackers in NFL History". Tiny Mix Tapes.
- ^ Spinelli, Lisa (November 4, 2009). "Thao Nguyen and The Get Down Stay Down at Middle East". The Phoenix.
- ^ Wild, Matt (August 15, 2013). "Thao Nguyen on touring, taking time off, and this weekend's Lebowski Fest". The A.V. Club.
- ^ Lau, Melody (January 9, 2013). "Thao Nguyen Talks the Sound of 'We the Common,' Her Joanna Newsom Collab, and... Rapping?". Exclaim!.