
Are you a fan of the close three-part harmonies most typically associated with performers like the Andrews Sisters and the Boswell Sisters ? Well, you're in for a treat. Take a look at this Wikipedia entry on "voicing" to read about open and closed harmony, as well as a discussion of the difference here . Suffice to say, closed harmony can sound very tight and intense. You'll find it with barbershop quartets, the Beach Boys or The Blind Boys of Alabama. The Andrews Sisters – Patty, LaVerne and Maxene – [...]

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I've written several times about singing sister acts, and there are a lot of fans who still remember the Fontanes, the Andrews Sisters and others. But one of the earliest and best of the sister groups might be a little less familiar, and that's a shame because the Boswell Sisters were supremely talented. The Boswell Sisters were New Orleans natives who began their careers in the 1920s by showcasing their instrumental talents in vaudeville-style theaters around their home city. Oldest sister Martha was a pianist and the youngest, Helvetia (Vet), played guitar, violin and banjo. Middle [...]