Together: Rachel Unthank & the Winterset.(Interview) From: Sing Out! | Date: March 22, 2008| Author: Nickson, Chris | COPYRIGHT 2008 Sing Out Corporation. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

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Quite likely the British folk story of 2007 was Rachel Unthank and the Winterset. Their second album, The Bairns, was released to rapturous reviews, and saw them headlining the prestigious Cambridge Folk Festival and undertaking a lengthy tour, graduating from folk clubs to theaters.

So what makes them stand out in a crop of excellent young performers? In part it's the sound, with the gorgeous sororal harmonies of Rachel and sister Becky...