Birth name Joan Wasser Born July 26, 1970 Biddeford, Maine, U.S. Origin Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S. Genres Rock pop，jazz Occupation(s) Musician，songwriter Instrument(s) Vocalsviolinguitarpiano Years active 1991–present Joan Wasser (born July 26, 1970) is an American musician, singer-songwriter and producer who releases music as Joan As Police Woman. She began her career playing violin with the Dambuilders and played with Black Beetle, Antony and the Johnsons, and Those Bastard Souls. Since 2004 she has released her solo material as Joan As Police Woman. She has released five regular studio albums, one EP, a number of singles and two albums of cover songs.[1] Throughout her career, she has regularly collaborated with other artists as a writer, performer and arranger.