Valerie June

The Profile

Valerie June is an American singer-songwriter known for blending folk, blues, country and soul. Her 2013 album Pushin' Against a Stone was produced by Dan Auerbach. Recent albums reviewed on DeBaser include The Moon And Stars: Prescriptions For Dreamers and Owls, Omens, and Oracles.

American artist from Tennessee; voice often described as distinctive (childlike/nasal); uses acoustic instruments including ukulele on some recordings; Pushin' Against a Stone (2013) was produced by Dan Auerbach.

DeBaser reviews celebrate Valerie June's distinctive, childlike-nasal voice and tasteful arrangements. The Moon And Stars: Prescriptions For Dreamers is praised for 'Call Me a Fool' and its strings and horns. Owls, Omens, and Oracles is described as joyful, colorful and rooted in soul and R&B tradition.