Jarboe + Jozef van Wissem

The legendary Jarboe and Jim Jarmusch composer Jozef van Wissem for a series of shows in Poland.

It will be no exaggeration to say that Jarboe's voice is one of the most recognisable in the world of experimental music. The vast majority of creative work explores the grim and sinister: she was a mainstay of the first incarnation of Swans for 14 years, and collaborated with the likes of Philip Anselmo, Attila Csihar, Blixa Bargeld, J.G. Thirlwell, Merzbow, Pan Sonic, Chris Connelly and Neurosis. In her turbulent career she has also been active as a performer or film and theatre actress. .

Joining her is lute player and composer Johan van Wissema, best known for his collaborations with director Jim Jarmusch. His music has an intense effect on listeners; it is mesmerising, pure and minimalist, creating an extraordinary, transcendent atmosphere. The artist is constantly touring the world, performing in clubs but also at festivals such as All Tomorrow's Parties and Primavera Sound. He is also involved in various projects, such as composing music for Hans Holbein's painting Ambassadors (commissioned by the National Gallery in London), or recording several compositions for the game Sims Medieval. In 2013, the musician was recognised at the Cannes Film Festival, winning an award for his soundtrack to Jim Jarmusch's Only Lovers Will Survive. He has also recorded with Tilda Swinton and Zola Jesus.