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United Kingdom Vashti Bunyan is an English singer-songwriter whose distinctive folk-pop sound and lyrical storytelling have inspired a new generation of artists.
Fat Cat Records reissued Vashti Bunyan's album 'Lookaftering' 20 years after its original release, including previously unheard home demos and a live recording. Her record label facilitated her interview with okwhatever.org and was also the label for her 2014 album "Heartleap".
Vashti Bunyan collaborated with Devendra Banhart on the song "How Could You Let Me Go," released as part of the 'Light in the Attic & Friends' compilation.
Bunyan collaborated with the band Animal Collective, providing vocals on several tracks for their 2005 EP 'Prospect Hummer'.
Vashti Bunyan collaborated with Vetiver and Adem Ilhan on projects.
Dangerous Minds interviewed Vashti Bunyan, referring to her as 'The Godmother of Freak Folk' and discussed her use of music software like Cubase, Pro Tools, and Logic for recording and editing.
The Avalanches sampled Vashti Bunyan's "Glow Worms" on their 2020 album 'Reflecting Light'.
Devendra Banhart described Lookaftering as "a quiet prayer for a world left behind, a remembrance of a world that could have been but never was." He also wrote to Bunyan in 2001, initiating her connection with many contemporary artists and contributed to her 2005 'Lookaftering' album. His 2004 album also featured her vocals.
Joanna Newsom is among the young artists inspired by Vashti Bunyan, and she collaborated on projects with her, including Bunyan's 2005 album 'Lookaftering'.
Jennifer Vashti Bunyan was born on March 2, 1945, in South Tyneside, England. Her family relocated to London when she was six months old. In the early 1960s, she studied at the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art at Oxford University. However, her dedication to music, specifically learning guitar and songwriting, led to her expulsion in 1964. At 18, a visit to New York City introduced her to Bob Dylan’s music, solidifying her decision to pursue a career as a musician.
In 1965, Bunyan’s career began with a contract from Rolling Stones’ manager Andrew Loog Oldham, who released her first single, “Some Things Just Stick in Your Mind,” featuring Jimmy Page on guitar. This was followed by “Train Song” in 1966. After these releases received limited commercial attention, Bunyan, along with Robert Lewis, embarked on a 650-mile journey to the Isle of Skye in a horse-drawn wagon. This two-year journey inspired the songs for her debut album, “Just Another Diamond Day,” released in 1970. Despite warm reviews, the album sold few copies, leading Bunyan to withdraw from the music industry for three decades to raise her three children.
Her career experienced a revival in 2000 when “Just Another Diamond Day” was re-released to critical acclaim and acquired a cult following among a new generation of folk artists. This led to Bunyan recording new music, starting with a guest vocal appearance on Piano Magic’s “Crown of the Lost” in 2002. She released her second album, “Lookaftering,” in 2005, and her third and final album, “Heartleap,” in 2014. Bunyan continued to collaborate with contemporary artists and her music gained further recognition through documentaries and commercial placements, cementing her influence as “the Godmother of Freak Folk.”
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