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Guitarist and composer Marisa Anderson is a singular force in contemporary instrumental music, blending American roots traditions with avant-garde textures and cinematic scope. Based in Portland, she creates deeply expressive work that channels blues, folk, gospel, country, and minimalism through her unmistakable guitar voice. Her playing is fluid, emotional, and masterful, featuring compositions and improvisations that reimagine the landscape of American music.

Anderson’s critically acclaimed solo albums — including Mercury (2013), Into the Light (2016), and Still, Here (2022) — have earned her a devoted following along with widespread praise. Named by The New Yorker as “one of the most distinctive guitar players of her generation”, Marisa’s guitar skills have led to standout collaborations, elevating her to new artistic heights.

A longtime social activist and former Rock Camp for Girls mentor, Marisa has taken a path shaped by activism, experimentation, and a fearless commitment to forging her own way. Whether performing solo or in collaboration, Marisa Anderson offers an unforgettable musical experience — rooted in tradition, yet always reaching forward.

Classically trained, Marisa honed her skills playing in country, jazz, and circus bands. Her current work is focused on a mid-20th-century archive of recorded music from the Islamic world, Southeast Asia, and the Soviet Union.

“One of the best emotional mediums in the field of solo guitar, Anderson is a master of lovely melancholy.” - Pitchfork

In 2025, Marisa received the Spark Award for Oregon Artists, presented by the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation.