The Small Glories
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The Small Glories is a Canadian folk duo from Winnipeg composed of Cara Luft and J.D. Edwards, both of whom perform on guitar and vocals.[https://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-small-glories-mn0003488352/biography The Small Glories]. AllMusic artist biography by Matt Collar.
History
Luft and Edwards first played together in 2012, when both played a 25th-anniversary show for the West End Cultural Centre in Winnipeg, and in 2014, Edwards played with Luft on her solo tour. Soon after this, they began recording as a duo, and in 2016, their debut as the Small Glories, entitled Wondrous Traveler, was released.[https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/jul/17/small-glories-wondrous-traveler-review "The Small Glories: Wondrous Traveler review – visceral bluegrass harmonies"], The Guardian, Neil Spencer, 17 July 2016
For their second album, the duo worked with producer Neil Osborne, who was a member of 54-40.[https://www.popmatters.com/small-glories-alberta-premiere-2637874803.html The Small Glories Sing the Praises of "Alberta"]. Pop Matters, May 23, 2019.[https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2019/06/the-small-glories-assiniboine-the-red/ "The Small Glories – Assiniboine & The Red"], Folk Roots Radio, by Mike Davies, 26 June, 2019.
They signed to Red House Records to release the album, entitled Assiniboine & the Red, in 2019.[https://www.nodepression.com/album-reviews/the-small-glories-celebrate-lifes-larger-themes/ Review], No Depression[https://glidemagazine.com/227850/canadian-folk-duo-the-small-glories-make-their-u-s-debut-saluting-the-convergence-of-two-rivers-on-assiniboine-the-red-album-review/ Review], Glide Magazine[https://americansongwriter.com/the-small-glories-assiniboine-the-red/ Review], American Songwriter
Discography
- Wondrous Traveler (Self-released, 2016)
- Assiniboine & the Red (Red House Records, 2019)
References
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Category:Canadian Folk Music Award winners
Category:Canadian folk music groups
Category:Musical groups from Winnipeg
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