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 | From the dissolution of the Civil Wars' touring schedule late this fall, to the rise of Shovels + Rope, and beyond...2012 has been an incredibly notable year for folk music duos. Before we get to counting down the best artists and albums of the year, here's a look at 2012's most important folk duos. | |
Best of 2012: Folk Music Duos
Take a quick look at some of the finest folk and Americana duos of 2012, complete with brief bios, MP3s, and other great information. Make sure you didn't miss anything with this list.
| Get to Know Shovels + Rope
Based in Charleston, SC, Shovels + Rope is a collaboration between husband-and-wife singer-songwriter duo Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent. They've been making a lot of headway in the past year, roaring through festival dates and whatnot. Learn more with this bio.
| Interview with Birds of Chicago
Birds of Chicago is a songwriting collaboration between JT & The Clouds alum JT Nero and Po'Girl songwriter Allison Russell, backed by a rotating collection of friends and band members. I recently had the chance to chat with JT and Allison about their landmark year.
| Revisit Folk Uke's 'Reincarnation'
It must be tough being the offspring of one of America's most beloved singer-songwriters, especially if you have any impulse toward making music of your own. Cathy Guthrie and Amy Nelson pooled their talents for a collaborative act which pulls together all the melodic glory and good humor inherent in their musical families.
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