Indigo Girls facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Indigo Girls
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Genres | Folk rock |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Labels | Epic Hollywood IG Recordings/Vanguard |
| Associated acts | Joan Baez, Michael Stipe, R.E.M., Mary Chapin Carpenter, Ferron, disappear fear, Brandi Carlile |
| Members | Amy Ray Emily Saliers |
The Indigo Girls are an American music duo. They play folk rock music. The group has two members: Amy Ray and Emily Saliers. They met when they were in elementary school. They started playing music together in high school. This was near Atlanta, Georgia. They began using the name Indigo Girls around 1986. They have created many popular songs. They even won a Grammy Award in 1990.
Music and Other Projects
The Indigo Girls are known for their unique sound. They often sing about important topics. Both Amy and Emily have also worked on their own projects.
Amy Ray's Work
Amy Ray started her own record company in 1990. It is called Daemon Records. This company helps other musicians share their music. Some artists who have worked with Daemon Records include Magnapop and Girlyman.
Amy Ray has also released five solo albums. These albums include Stag and Prom. She has toured and performed with her own bands. These bands include The Butchies and The Volunteers.
Emily Saliers' Work
Emily Saliers is also planning to release a solo album. Besides music, Emily has interests in other areas. She is a co-owner of a restaurant called Watershed Restaurant. It is located in Decatur, Georgia. She also helped start another restaurant called Flying Biscuit Cafe.
In 2005, Emily wrote a book with her father, Don Saliers. He is a professor of theology. The book is called A Song to Sing, a Life to Live. It talks about how music can be a spiritual practice. They traveled together to promote the book. They even spoke at the Washington National Cathedral College.
Images for kids
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After forming their duo in college, the Indigo Girls played small clubs in the Emory Village district of Druid Hills, Georgia.
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Performing at The Fillmore in Charlotte, North Carolina in 2018
See also
In Spanish: Indigo Girls para niños
