Carla Gover and Friends have released a new cycle of songs about the lives of Appalachian women. Penned by Si Kahn Williams Branch is Hard to Find offers 17 songs sung by 12 women. The musicianship is excellent. The songs tell stories that are relatable and relevant.

Carla Gover is an 8th generation Kentuckian, so this music is particularly meaningful for her. At Si’s suggestion Carla assembled the musicians and produced the record. Si Kahn is a prolific and accomplished performer, activist, and union organizer, and a prolific songwriter. This collaboration was in the cards for some time and now has come to fruition.

The friends are: Arlo Barnette guitars, Maizie Barnette vocals, Rosie Gardner vocals and banjo, Charity Gilbert vocals and guitar, Carla Gover vocals, banjo and guitar, Maple Harvey vocals, J. Tom Hnatow dobro, guitar and pedal steel, Jeri Katherine Howell vocals and guitar, Sue Massek vocals and banjo, Karly Dawn Milner vocals, Sarah Kate Morgan vocals and Appalachian dulcimer, Owen Reynolds bass, Ella Webster vocals, fiddle and guitar, Jesse Wells fiddle, guitar and banjo, Maddie Rae Wells vocals.

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Music by: Carla Gover and Friends

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