Jarboe (; also known as
Jane Jarboe, and
the Living Jarboe; born
Jarboe La Salle Devereaux) is an
American singer-songwriter and keyboardist who came to prominence as a member of the New York City-based band
Swans in 1985. Having played the
organ since childhood and had years of professional vocal training, she, with founder
Michael Gira, were the two constant members of Swans until the group broke up in 1998.