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Celebrating the early 2025 release of her new album, Hallelujah on Desolation Row, acclaimed singer and writer Barb Jungr brings her award winning interpretations and challenging new arrangements to this all-new collection of Dylan and Cohen’s iconic songs.
One of the most extraordinary British performers of her generation, Barb Jungr’s formidable talent as a singer, composer, and lyricist is only outshone by her ability to reinterpret familiar songs and reveal new depths of meaning and beauty. Internationally acclaimed, Jungr continues to evolve her signature style while her transcendent artistry both live and recorded continues to delight audiences.
Working with her longstanding pianist and collaborator Simon Wallace, and a double bass, Barb will include her groundbreaking arrangements of two of the most important songwriters of this and last century. Songs include Hallelujah, Desolation Row, Tonight Will Be Fine, Tower of Song, Mississippi, and more.
“Barb Jungr interprets Dylan and Cohen’s work with a ferocity and truthfulness that demolishes every cover version you’ve ever heard” - The New York Times