Laura Veirs
Singer-songwriter and guitarist
An American musician, a singer-songwriter and guitarist, achieved recognition for her distinctive blend of folk and rock music. Released several acclaimed albums, including 'Carbon Glacier' and 'Year of Meteors.' Collaborated with other artists and contributed to various projects within the independent music scene. Veirs has also written songs for children's albums and won accolades for her contributions to music, earning a solid fanbase and critical acclaim.
Released the album 'Carbon Glacier'
Collaborated with Neko Case and K.D. Lang
Produced material for children's music
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