Live From The Current Studio
tUnE-yArDs perform live in The Current studio
by David Campbell and tUnE-yArDs
November 13, 2011
tUnE-yArDs perform live in The Current studio
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Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs.
MPR Photo / Nate Ryan
tUnE-yArDs is the moniker and musical project of Merrill Garbus. Influenced by her experience and travels in Africa, she became interested in Afrobeat. Combined with her new Sony ICD-TK digital voice recorder and a new laptop, Garbus began recording melodies, noises, and lyrics which led to the release of her first album BiRd-BrAiNs, which she recorded on recycled cassette tape.
After signing to 4AD, she released "whokill" earlier this year with musical help from bass player Nate Brenner.
Songs performed: "You Yes You," "Bizness," and "My Country."
Web exclusive: "POWA"
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Merrill Garbus aka Tune-Yards
Chrissy Piper