Ida Kristine Nielsen
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Ida Kristine Nielsen, also known as Bassida and Ida Funkhouser, is a Danish bassplayer, composer
and vocalist.
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.
She is known for being a member of several bands, such as Zap Mama
, MLTR, and The New Power Generation (backing band for Prince
).
In 2007 she released her only solo album called Marmelade.
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
and vocalist.
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.
She is known for being a member of several bands, such as Zap Mama
Zap Mama
Zap Mama is a Belgian musical group founded and led by Marie Daulne. Daulne says her mission is to be a bridge between the European and the African and bring the two cultures together with her music...
, MLTR, and The New Power Generation (backing band for Prince
Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson , often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Prince has produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. Prince founded his own recording studio and label; writing, self-producing and playing most, or all, of...
).
In 2007 she released her only solo album called Marmelade.