Jozef van Wissem

The Profile

Dutch minimalist composer and lute player based in Brooklyn; noted for bringing lute timbres into contemporary and film contexts.

Collaborated with director/musician Jim Jarmusch on multiple records and performances; contributed to the soundtrack of Only Lovers Left Alive (mentioned in reviews as receiving recognition at Cannes in 2013). The album When Shall This Bright Day Begin was released via Incunabulum Records and features Zola Jesus on guest vocals.

The available review praises Jozef van Wissem's ability to bring the lute into an experimental folk/pop context, highlighting dark, hypnotic atmospheres. The album 'When Shall This Bright Day Begin' and collaborations (notably with Zola Jesus and Jim Jarmusch) are emphasized. The record is described as bridging classical and popular music traditions.