The Refugees (band)

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The Refugees
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Years active2007–present
LabelsWabuho
Website www.therefugeesmusic.com
Members

The Refugees are an American folk trio composed of three members: Wendy Waldman, Cidny Bullens, and Deborah Holland. They have released two albums, Unbound (2009) and Three (2012), both on Wabuho Records.

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Biography

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriters Wendy Waldman, Cidny Bullens, and Deborah Holland had performed extensively in separate group projects and as solo artists before forming the Refugees in 2007. [3] [4] They released their debut album, Unbound, on Wabuho Records in 2009. [3] Guitar Player magazine described Unbound as "a rootsy outing replete with catchy arrangements and sparkling three-part vocal harmonies." [4] The trio appeared on NPR's Mountain Stage , where they performed two songs from the album as well as "Save the Best for Last", a hit single for Vanessa Williams that was co-written by Waldman, and a cover version of Leonard Cohen's "Dance Me to the End of Love". [5] The Refugees released their second album, Three, in 2012. In a review of the album, Wood & Steel magazine said "the trio's rich musical chemistry is readily on display, giving the record a cohesive sound that often feels as intimate as a living room house concert." [2]

Discography

As a female trio

As a female-and-male trio

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Soundings: Three of a Kind" (PDF). Wood & Steel (Taylor Guitars). Spring 2012. pp. 24, 26. Retrieved October 20, 2017.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  3. 1 2 Rich, Lisa (July 29, 2011). "Refugees to perform folk rock songs at Bordentown Record Collector". NJ.com . Retrieved October 20, 2017.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  4. 1 2 Cleveland, Barry (April 1, 2009). "The Refugees on Songwriting". Guitar Player . Retrieved October 20, 2017.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  5. "The Refugees On Mountain Stage". NPR. April 16, 2009. Retrieved October 20, 2017.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)