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Simple Gifts | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Pennsylvania, United States |
Genres | Folk |
Years active | 1989-present |
Labels | Purple Finch Productions |
Members | Linda Littleton, Karen Hirshon |
Website | http://www.simplegiftsmusic.com/ |
Simple Gifts is a folk trio from Central Pennsylvania founded in 1989.[1] Since 1995, it has consisted of Linda Littleton (fiddle, hammered dulcimer, bowed psaltery, recorders, percussion), Karen Hirshon (vocals, fiddle, baritone fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, banjolin, banjo guitar, spoons, percussion), and Rachel Hall (English concertina, keyboards, percussion). The band plays primarily traditional instrumental tunes from Appalachia; Israel and other Middle Eastern countries; and many European countries, including Ireland, Scotland, Romania, Finland, and Sweden.[2]