Bio
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Ida Jo is a singer, violinist and writer who uses music and creativity to promote wellness. Born and raised in the Midwest, Ida Jo’s musical style builds on a long history of blending rock, folk, and gospel music. Her music, led as always by her “innovative violin work and her soulful vocals” (AV Club), is expressive and groove-oriented and her songs are carefully crafted, meant to get at the heart of the humanity that connects us all.
A violinist from a young age, Ida Jo employs a seldom heard technique that is the combination of a folk fiddle style called “chopping” and her extensive classical training. She is one of only a handful of violinists in the world to play in the style. It has been praised as "masterful and unexpected" (Emmie Music Magazine), "inventive yet accessible," (AV Club - Madison) and "avoiding rootsy fiddle or orchestral indie clichés" (The Isthmus). She’s been named WAMI Female Vocalist of the Year and MAMA Folk/Americana Performer of the Year. She has performed for Wanderlust and Kripalu as well as events such as Yoga Reaches Out. She’s been published in the Huffington Post and has presented at TEDx. "Her music is a gift, a present to those hoping to find clarity in their own lived experience." (Wanderlust) Ida Jo also holds the title Yoga Acharya (Master of Yoga). She holds a Masters Degree with Distinction from SOAS University of London in Traditions of Yoga and Meditation. She partners with Ghosh’s Yoga College of Kolkata, India and travels around the world to teach workshops and trainings. She has written and published several books on the Ghosh Yoga tradition and edited two historic manuscripts. She is currently researching women of yoga in Bengal. A visual artist, art can be found here. She performs and teaches alongside Emmy award winning composer and multi-instrumentalist Scott Lamps. |
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SELECTED MUSIC AWARDS
2015 Madison Area Music Association (MAMA) Strings Instrumentalist of the Year 2015 Best of Madison - Madison Magazine 2014 Madison Area Music Association (MAMA) Folk/Americana Performer of the Year 2014 Madison Area Music Association (MAMA) Folk/Americana Song of the Year (For Better For Worse) 2013 Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Female Vocalist of the Year 2013 Madison Area Music Association (MAMA) Folk/Americana Performer of the Year 2013 Madison Area Music Association (MAMA) Strings Instrumentalist 2013 Madison Area Music Association (MAMA) Folk/Americana Album (Uncharted) |
SELECTED PRESS
Violinist Ida Jo on the Language of the Light, Wanderlust.com, 2017
The Current Caps a Productive Year for Ida Jo, Channel 3000, 2014
Ida Jo: Living Her Life By Making Music She Loves, Local Sounds Magazine, 2014
Madison yogis friend bliss through live music, Isthmus, 2013
Best Bets: Ida Jo and her violin in town tonight, Duluth News-Tribune, 2013
Ida Jo: A New Kind of Singer/Songwriter, Madison Magazine, 2013
Ida Jo: "Singer in the Band", The Isthmus, 2011
CD review: Ida Jo's new disc built on individuality, Duluth News-Tribune, 2011
Ida Jo plays violin and sings- at the same time, Madison.com, 2011
Ida Jo on her new album, AV Club, 2011
Ida Jo - Providence, Local Sounds Magazine, 2010
MadTracks: "Colors" by Ida Jo and the Show, Isthmus, 2010
The Current Caps a Productive Year for Ida Jo, Channel 3000, 2014
Ida Jo: Living Her Life By Making Music She Loves, Local Sounds Magazine, 2014
Madison yogis friend bliss through live music, Isthmus, 2013
Best Bets: Ida Jo and her violin in town tonight, Duluth News-Tribune, 2013
Ida Jo: A New Kind of Singer/Songwriter, Madison Magazine, 2013
Ida Jo: "Singer in the Band", The Isthmus, 2011
CD review: Ida Jo's new disc built on individuality, Duluth News-Tribune, 2011
Ida Jo plays violin and sings- at the same time, Madison.com, 2011
Ida Jo on her new album, AV Club, 2011
Ida Jo - Providence, Local Sounds Magazine, 2010
MadTracks: "Colors" by Ida Jo and the Show, Isthmus, 2010