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On Their Latest Album, The Haden Triplets Sing 'The Family Songbook'

The daughters of accomplished upright bassist Charlie Haden have reached back even further for inspiration on their latest album, drawing influence from the country roots of their grandfather.
(L-R) Tanya, Rachel and Petra Haden. "We usually just naturally gravitate towards a harmony," Tanya says.

The Haden sisters — Petra, Rachel and Tanya — have a long history in American music. Aside from the sisters' various other musical projects — the alt rock band That Dog, recording with and , and touring with the and — when all three of them are together, they form the country trio the.

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