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Joanna Newsom, in a summer CHLOÉ dress. Photo by Todd Cole

by MIRANDA JULY

Visions of Joanna Newsom — harpist, pianist, harpsichordist, singer and songwriter. Her second album Ys, released last November, features arrangements by Van Dyke Parks, production by Steve Albini, and mixing by Jim O’Rourke of the Drag City label.

True or false: When Joanna Newsom takes out the trash, she clangs the trash can lids loudly to scare away any bears that might be in the area.

True or false: Joanna Newsom takes out the trash.

True or false: Bears.

When Joanna plays with the London Symphony Orchestra next year she will wear:

a) Jeans.

b) A real nice vintage gown.

c) You, gutted. (Your friends will be amazed to see you up there, playing the harp so hypnotically. They didn’t even know you were musical.)

True or false: You….