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CocoRosie

CocoRosie is a duo from North America that was formed by Sierra Casady (Rosie) and Bianca Casady (Coco) in 2003. Sierra and Bianca Casady are North American half-Cherokee sisters. Sierra, the older of the two, was born in Iowa, and Bianca was born in Hawaii. Their mother nicknamed them Rosie and Coco, respectively, from which their musical act takes its name. In 2003, Bianca was growing restless and decided it was time for a change. She left her apartment in Brooklyn to travel the world. Unexpectedly, she showed up at Sierra's apartment in Paris.

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Nya Shelley

Nya Shelley (occasionally known as Sonya Chenery) is based in Hertfordshire, UK. She writes songs which she performs on acoustic and classical guitars. A selection of her songs are included on her E.P., 'A Different End', and she is currently working on new material for a forthcoming album.
She has supported Laura Veirs, and Jim Bob from Carter USM and is a regular at the Annual Nick Drake Gathering in Tanworth In Arden.

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Parenthetical Girls

Parenthetical Girls is an experimental rock band which formed in 2003 in Everett, Washington, United States. The band currently consists of multi-instrumentalists Zac Pennington, Rachael Jensen, Eddy Crichton and Matt Carlson. Pennington is the only original member remaining in the band. Begun as the home recording project of former childhood friends in the failed mill town of Everett, Washington...

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