Nika roza danilova biography of williams

Goth/synth-pop artist Nika Roza Danilova — who performs under the name Zola Jesus — has deep roots planted in Wisconsin.

Raised in Merrill, Danilova studied opera and began experimenting with music at an early age.

While studying at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Danilova recorded and released her haunting debut album, “The Spoils,” in 2009.

Her most profound album to date is her fifth studio release, “Okovi,” which garnered her rave reviews from music critics and fans alike.

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Zola’s latest release, “Okovi: Additions” (released April 6 via Sacred Bones), couples four previously unreleased tracks from the “Okovi” sessions with four eclectic remixes by a diverse cast of her peers spanning a spectrum