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THE BLACKEST CROW

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The Blackest Crow
Hannah Naiman and Emily Adam are the up-and-coming duo The Blackest Crow.
Blackest Crow sings traditional Appalachian ballads and songs, as well as haunting close harmony original compositions. Their music is strongly influenced by shape note music and Georgian choral harmonies.
New EP Where Wild Birds Whistle - AVAILABLE NOW!



Press Review
Disc Review Toronto NOW Magazine | March 3-10, 2011 | VOL 30 NO 27 The Blackest Crow - Where Wild Birds Whistle (Merriweather) By Sarah Greene In an age when you can layer as many instruments as you like in the studio, it’s refreshing to hear a debut EP as naked as the Blackest Crow’s. On it, Hannah Naiman and Emily Adam harmonize a cappella on traditional songs and originals that sound almost as classic.

With roots in the Flying Cloud Folk Club’s Young Folk Revue and family ties to Toronto’s folk scene, the Appalachian- and Georgian-choral-influenced duo sing slow, romantic ballads about lost and fleeting love, their voices floating together in close harmonies perfect for early mornings or late nights.

Oh Behold incorporates Motherless Child, Pretty Bird (by Hazel Dickens) takes off while staying grounded, and Callum is a standout original. Here’s hoping for a longer follow-up that incorporates Naiman’s banjo and Adam’s cello.

Top track: Callum

People are saying:"These two accomplished young women are on the move. Hannah writes ballads that sound as if you might have heard them in the court of Elizabeth I - only they're better written.  As for Emily, well...There are few situations in life that cannot be improved upon by adding a cello."- J.Crabtree

"They were awesome!!!!!"- Debbie Carroll
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