From their name and the album’s graphics I first assumed the Wailing Jennys were a reggae group. Wrong. This Canadian group, made up of three women with sublime voices, rejoices in the glorious sound of perfect three part harmonies placed … Continued
They are compared to The Dixie Chicks, but The Wailin’ Jennys play the music they like best They are compared to The Dixie Chicks, but The Wailin’ Jennys play the music they like best. In the music business, few shortcuts … Continued
It’s been said that a solid relationship can only exist between people who are already independently whole. So much the truer for a three-part-harmony vocal group. Fortunately, the Wailin’ Jennys, a folky trio whose music is far more lulling than … Continued
The women of Winnipeg, Canada’s Wailin’ Jennys are like a cross between Irish songstresses The Corrs (not counting brother Jim) and the country-harmony-queen trio of Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt The women of Winnipeg, Canada’s Wailin’ Jennys are … Continued
It’s not Waylon Jennings – it’s Wailin’ Jennys It’s not Waylon Jennings – it’s Wailin’ Jennys. The Ridge Meadows Arts Council presents The Wailin’ Jennys live on the main stage at the ACT on Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. The … Continued
If you have never heard of the Wailin’ Jennys, don’t fret; it is a widespread condition for which the cure will soon be found If you have never heard of the Wailin’ Jennys, don’t fret; it is a widespread condition … Continued
This is the best folk trio record since “Cry Cry Cry” in 1998, hands down. Canadian singer-songwriters Cara Luft, Nicky Mehta and Ruth Moody together evoke that “greater than the sum of its parts” feeling in 13 tracks This is … Continued
The history of female vocal trios stretches back at least to the early 1930s, when the Boswell Sisters were jazzing up pop music. And from the Andrews Sisters to The Supremes to The Roches to the Dixie Chicks, every generation … Continued
Sure they have a witty name. But don’t be fooled into thinking that 40 Days is some kinda countrified hoe-down because Ruth Moody, Nicky Mehta and Cara Luft are on a mission to restore tasteful three part harmony and good … Continued
Cara Luft, Nicky Mehta, and Ruth Moody were each enjoying substantive individual careers on the Canadian folk music scene when they joined forces for an impromptu show at a friend’s guitar shop Cara Luft, Nicky Mehta, and Ruth Moody were … Continued