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Marisa Anderson

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Biography

Marisa Anderson, born in Northern California, is an American guitarist and composer based in Portland, Oregon. She began playing guitar at age ten, influenced by her parents' diverse musical tastes. After dropping out of Humboldt State University, Anderson spent a decade traveling the United States and Mexico and participating in political protests. Her first solo album, Holiday Motel, was released by 16 Records in 2006, earning her a nomination for the OUTMusic Award for Best Female Debut Record. She followed this with The Golden Hour (2009) and Mercury (2013), both on Mississippi Records. Anderson has collaborated extensively, releasing albums like The Quickening (2020) and Swallowtail (2024) with Jim White and Lost Futures (2021) with William Tyler. She has toured with numerous artists, including Emmylou Harris and Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Anderson's music spans American primitive guitar, neo-Americana, and various global influences.
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