Jesca Hoop

Jesca Hoop is an American musician whose work spans a wide range of styles, from folk to rock to electronic, often with an experimental edge. Born in Santa Rosa, California, she has released six studio albums of her own, along with live, acoustic, and collaborative projects. Her path to music was unusual. Before she became a full-time artist, she worked as a wilderness survival guide and a nanny. One of her nanny jobs was for musician Tom Waits and his wife Kathleen Brennan. When they heard the songs she had been writing, they encouraged her to pursue music and supported her early career.

Hoop's music has been described as experimental, and her former mentor Tom Waits offered a poetic comparison: "like a four-sided coin. She is an old soul, like a black pearl, a good witch or a red moon. Her music is like going swimming in a lake at night." She is 51 years old, with brown hair. Her journey from the outdoors to the stage is a key part of her story, and her eclectic sound reflects a wide range of influences. She continues to write and perform, and her work has earned a dedicated following, including 13k followers on Instagram. Her career shows a willingness to explore different genres and collaborate with other artists, making her a distinctive voice in contemporary music.