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Jolie Holland, Samantha Parton Of The Be Good Tanyas Reunite For New Album

Jolie Holland (left) and Samantha Parton of The Be Good Tanyas reunite for the new album, Wildflower Blues, due out Sep. 8. Marilyn Cvitanic hide caption

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Jolie Holland, Samantha Parton Of The Be Good Tanyas Reunite For New Album

Hear the singers reunite for a soul-stirring cover of Townes Van Zandt's "You Are Not Needed Now," from their upcoming album Wildflower Blues.

Jolie Holland, Samantha Parton Of The Be Good Tanyas Reunite For New Album

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Frazey Ford: Tiny Desk Concert
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Frazey Ford: Tiny Desk Concert

Ford came to NPR for this Tiny Desk Concert — just her guitar and a cheetah jumpsuit — and lulled the office with four beautiful tunes from the album.

Audio Only: Frazey Ford's Tiny Desk Concert

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Frazey Ford: A Soulful Return With 'Obadiah'

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Frazey Ford: A Soulful Return With 'Obadiah'

As a member of the band The Be Good Tanyas, the Canadian singer-songwriter carved out a place for herself in the small world of alternative folk. That group has since disbanded, but Ford has gone solo and released an album titled Obadiah. The record still contains a healthy dose of folk revivalism, while exposing a more soulful side.

Frazey Ford: A Soulful Return With 'Obadiah'

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Music Review: 'Chinatown' from the Be Good Tanyas

The Canadian trio The Be Good Tanyas releases its second album, Chinatown. The album is a rich blend of folk, country, old-timey and new-timey music. Meredith Ochs reviews this new release.

Music Review: 'Chinatown' from the Be Good Tanyas

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