Ida Kristine Nielsen

Ida Kristine Nielsen
Background information
Birth name Ida Kristine Nielsen
Also known as Bassida, Ida Funkhouser
Born Denmark
Genres Funk
Occupation(s) Musician, multi-instrumentalist
Instruments Vocals, bass guitar
Labels NPG Records
Website http://idanielsenbass.com
Notable instruments
bass guitar

Ida Kristine Nielsen, also known as Bassida and Ida Funkhouser, is a Danish bassplayer, composer and vocalist.[1][2]

Nielsen started playing bass at age 16. From 1993-1998 she studied at The Royal Danish Academy of Music and finished her diploma with e-bass as her major instrument.[1]

She is known for being a member of several bands, such as Zap Mama, MLTR, 3rdeyegirl and The New Power Generation (the last two were backing bands for Prince).[1]

In 2008 she released her only solo album called Marmelade.[1]

In 2010 Nielsen started worked with Prince and become a member of the NPG .

In 2016 Nielsen released her album Turnitup in memory of Prince under Marmelade Productions.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Ida Nielsen: Purple Reign". Bass Guitar Magazine. April 5, 2015.
  2. Peter Fernando (January 6, 2016). "Hendes navn er Ida og hun er funky". 4Sound.

http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2016/08/25/turnitup-an-interview-with-ida-nielsen/

External links

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