Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: Joanna Newsom ( born January 18 , 1982 ) is an American harpist , pianist and singer-songwriter from Nevada City , California .
Simplified: jpg thumb ( 800x533 ) px right Joanna Newsom ) ) Joanna Newsom is an indie singer and a harpist . She was born in Nevada City , California in 1982 .