Solong

(Folk from Lucerne, Switzerland)

A guitar sound like a mountain massif: that's Solong alias Klara Germanier.

Raw and delicate, pure and genuine. As an electric guitarist, the Swiss musician knows all about the diversity of her instrument: she buzzes and solos, she scratches and slides. Her voice is crystal clear and at the same time velvety rough.

Marc Ribot and Patti Smith are influences for Solong's sound, as are PJ Harvey and Cat Power. Behind the instrument, meanwhile, is a poetry and football enthusiast, a rebel with a wink, and probably the world's biggest Teddy Teclebrhan fan.

In addition to her solo work, Solong also plays steel strings and vocals with Evelinn Trouble or Klepka and climbs the guitar summit whilst jogging. So long!