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Kimya DawsonAmerican singer, guitarist and songwriter
Date of Birth: 17.11.1972
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Kimya Dawson
Kimya Dawson is an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, known for her solo albums as well as her collaboration with Adam Green in the popular group 'The Moldy Peaches'. she gained extreme popularity among fans of the movie 'Juno' starring Ellen Page, Kimya - which means 'silence' in Swahili - is currently one of the most well-known folk artists. However, she and Adam Green prefer to call their style anti-folk. The main difference is that instead of politically charged and profound compositions of the 1960s and 1970s, they offer songs without explicit political context and excessive seriousness, which are cheerful, joyful, and sometimes sad. Anti-folk, with its lack of established systems and traditions, opens up space for musicians to experiment, create, and express their thoughts.
Early Life
Kimya Dawson was born on November 17, 1972, in the United States. Little is known about her early life. Even after starting her professional music career, she lived in Bedford Hills, New York. As a child, she began singing and learning to play the guitar, gradually composing songs and discovering new genres and styles. As a teenager, she was familiar with many New York bands and often helped them record albums.
The Moldy Peaches
In the late 1990s, Kimya met Adam Green in a New York studio, and they started their musical collaboration in the newly formed group 'The Moldy Peaches'. Soon, the group began performing concerts in New York and neighboring states, and their simple and happy songs, free from politics and societal issues, were well-received by fans. After recording several albums, the band toured the United States and was eventually invited on a world tour with the popular rock group 'The Strokes'. The band's lineup changed frequently, with members leaving due to family problems or health issues. For example, Aaron Wilkinson, the guitarist of 'The Moldy Peaches', struggled with drug addiction and died from an overdose in July 2003. A few months later, in early 2004, the band went on a creative hiatus, promising to reunite someday.
'Anyone Else but You'
Little did they know that their last collaboration, the song 'Anyone Else but You', written for the film 'Juno', would become the most popular in the history of the group. The teenage drama 'Juno' received excellent reviews from critics, and young audiences were captivated by the deep and sometimes tragic story of a pregnant girl. The song 'Anyone Else but You' became the soundtrack and theme of the film, and shortly after its release, it climbed to the top of the Billboard 200 chart. In February 2008, the song was released as a separate single in the United Kingdom. The band received numerous requests from filmmakers worldwide seeking permission to use their song in their works.
Solo Career
Kimya Dawson released her first solo album, 'I'm Sorry That Sometimes I'm Mean', in 2002. The album gained popularity among 'The Moldy Peaches' fans and marked her unique style. Over the next few years, Kimya released several more albums and collaborated with other indie rock and indie folk artists. Her latest solo album, 'Thunder Thighs', was released in October 2011. According to critics, the album showcased a more mature sound and once again demonstrated that the anti-folk genre continues to evolve and surprise audiences.
Personal Life
In 2006, Kimya married musician Angelo Spencer, and they soon welcomed their daughter, Panda Delilah. However, the couple filed for divorce shortly after. In November 2006, Kimya moved to Olympia, Washington, with her parents and daughter. Currently, she is working on new recordings and occasionally performs live.
