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Po' Girl is a Canadian acoustic group whose style derives from jazz, folk, and country with a tinge of punk attitude. The style of music they perform is sometimes referred to as Alt-country but today more commonly called Americana. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the band consists of Allison Russell (vocals), Awna Teixeira (multi-instrumental), Diona Davies (violin) and Benny Sidelinger. Po' Girl released their self-titled debut album in 2003. Po' Girl's music has been compared with those of Tracy Chapman, Ani DiFranco, Natalie Merchant, and Norah Jones; and it showcases melodies from instruments as diverse as banjo, clarinet, harmonica, and mandolin.

In 2004, Po' Girl recorded and released their second album, Vagabond Lullabies, with the help of friend musicians who included Roey Shemesh on bass and John Raham and Shelley Okepnak on drums.

Allison Russell is also a founding member of the duo Salt (later renamed,"Sofia"). Former member Trish Klein is also a founding member of Be Good Tanyas, another folky Canadian band.

Members

Allison Russell
Diona Davies
Awna Teixeira
Benny Sidelinger

Former members

Trish Klein

Discography

Po' Girl (2003)
Vagabond Lullabies (2004)
Home To You (2007)

External links

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-'''Po' Girl''' is a [[Canada|Canadian]] acoustic group whose style derives from [[jazz music|jazz]], [[folk music|folk]], and [[country music|country]] with a tinge of [[punk rock|punk]] attitude. The style of music they perform is sometimes referred to as [[Alt-country]] but today more commonly called [[Americana (music)|Americana]].  Based in [[Vancouver, British Columbia]], the band consists of Allison Russell (vocals), Trish Klein (guitar/vocals), Awna Teixeira (multi-instrumental) and Diona Davies (violin). Po' Girl released their self-titled debut album in 2003. Po' Girl's music has been compared with those of [[Tracy Chapman]], [[Ani DiFranco]], [[Natalie Merchant]], and [[Norah Jones]]; and it showcases melodies from instruments as diverse as banjo, clarinet, harmonica, and mandolin.
+'''Po' Girl''' is a [[Canada|Canadian]] acoustic group whose style derives from [[jazz music|jazz]], [[folk music|folk]], and [[country music|country]] with a tinge of [[punk rock|punk]] attitude. The style of music they perform is sometimes referred to as [[Alt-country]] but today more commonly called [[Americana (music)|Americana]].  Based in [[Vancouver, British Columbia]], the band consists of Allison Russell (vocals), Awna Teixeira (multi-instrumental), Diona Davies (violin) and Benny Sidelinger. Po' Girl released their self-titled debut album in 2003. Po' Girl's music has been compared with those of [[Tracy Chapman]], [[Ani DiFranco]], [[Natalie Merchant]], and [[Norah Jones]]; and it showcases melodies from instruments as diverse as banjo, clarinet, harmonica, and mandolin.
 In 2004, Po' Girl recorded and released their second album, ''Vagabond Lullabies'', with the help of friend musicians who included Roey Shemesh on bass and John Raham and Shelley Okepnak on drums.
-Trish Klein is also a founding member of [[Be Good Tanyas]], another folky all-female Canadian band.
+Allison Russell is also a founding member of the duo Salt (later renamed,"Sofia"). Former member Trish Klein is also a founding member of [[Be Good Tanyas]], another folky Canadian band.
-Allison Russell is also a founding member of the duo Salt (later renamed,"Sofia").
 ==Members==
 *Allison Russell
-*Trish Klein
 *Diona Davies
 *Awna Teixeira
+*Benny Sidelinger
+==Former members==
+*Trish Klein
 ==Discography==
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 ==External links==
 * [http://www.pogirl.net/ Po' Girl's Official Web site]
+* [http://www.myspace.com/pogirls Po' Girl's MySpace]
 *"[http://www.cbcradio3.com/issues/2005_01_28/index.cfm?page=70 Close to Home: The Roots of Po'Girl]" [[CBC Radio 3]] Session