The well-educated, classically trained members of the Canadian trio, The Wailin' Jennys, have meshed their diverse talents to create a sound that has found its way into the pantheon of Americana music.
"My mom would sing all kinds of folk songs when we were growing up," says band member Ruth Moody. "I think for whatever reason, it just fit me. I love acoustic instruments.
"People love roots music because it brings reason to a world spinning out of control," Moody says. "If people love three-part harmony, people are gonna like our music."
The Wailin' Jennys began as a one-time gig with founding members Nicky Mehta, Moody and Cara Luft. The chemistry between them was so pure that they began touring together. In 2004, Red House released their debut album "40 Days" in the United States to critical acclaim. The album garnered them a 2005 Juno Award (the Canadian Grammy) for Roots and Traditional Album of the year. They have packed houses in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, thanks in part to numerous appearances on the public radio show "A Prairie Home Companion."
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