Jaraneh Nova is a multi-faceted artist, vocalist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. Her life and work are strongly anchored by her Apache, Miami and Inuit heritage.
A Native to Tucson, Arizona, she has gained widespread recognition for her unique blend of traditional Native American music and modern electronic sounds. Her music has been described as transcendent and uplifting, and carries a powerful message of hope while facilitating earth connection. She has been called "a Voice from the Ancestral Well" because of her ability to create ceremony; connecting with her ancestral roots and bringing deep spiritual connection during her musical performances. Jaraneh's talent as a vocalist has been showcased on the hit TV show "Outlander," where her Native American vocal style has become legendary. Her music features live loops, electronic beats, and other elements that create a fresh, exciting, authentic sound. Jaraneh Nova is a true visionary in the world of music, whose passion and creativity inspires audiences of all ages.
BEAR MCCREARY COMMENTS ON WORKING WITH JARANEH
The vocals were performed by a talented Native American singer named Jaraneh Nova. I was utterly stunned by her unique musical personality, and was thrilled with how she integrated her sound into the score and elevated the drama. This is the first time such a distinctly new vocal presence has been introduced to the score, and I hope it had the same impact on audiences that it had on me! After our first session, I was on the lookout for another sequence in which to feature Jaraneh. That opportunity would arrive in the finale, during the scene in which Claire hears the tale of Otter Tooth. During this passage, Jaraneh’s voice returns, set above the haunting texture of ambient synths, symphonic strings, and Native American percussion. Here, Jaraneh sings words and phrases that are common to Mohawk or universal, making occasional, slight omissions to fit the words into the space afforded by the drama.
