Magnolias
About
Magnolias is an American Roots and Folk project from Marcella Simien, a Memphis-based singer-songwriter, accordion player and multi-instrumentalist, and Anne Harris, a Chicago-based fiddle player and singer-songwriter. Anchored deeply in their unique heritages, they bring Creole, Soul, Blues, Folk and other Roots traditions together with power, grace and ease. As two women of color, they weave their ancestral stories deep into the fabric of their music, giving a soulful voice to a perspective that encompasses their personal journeys and the universal connection of the human experience. Their soul-stirring vocals, poignant, thought-provoking lyrics and electrifying stage presence take the audience on a spell-binding, revelatory experience. Paste Magazine wrote that "Simien's powerhouse voice lends itself to the group's swampy soul sound."
Quick facts
- Duo: Marcella Simien and Anne Harris
- Creole, Soul, Blues, Folk and Roots traditions
- Marcella Simien: Memphis, vocals, accordion
- Anne Harris: Chicago, fiddle, vocals
- Praised by Paste Magazine and No Depression
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Press quotes
“Simien’s powerhouse voice lends itself to the group’s swampy soul sound.”
“Anne Harris has played many blues festivals but uses the blues as a starting point. By opening herself up to other realms a more apt description may be a cosmic consciousness that exhibits a spiritual, humanist philosophy.”
“Once you have witnessed Anne Harris play the violin, you aren’t likely to forget the experience any time soon... She inhabits the music, or maybe the music inhabits her, but it is impossible not to be drawn under her spell.”
“Simien's soulful vocals are the prime complement to Qemist's opulent production. The tune sounds how memories feel, creating a nostalgic atmosphere to an otherwise fresh take on drum & bass”
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