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Ann Reed

b. 1954

American musician

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About Ann Reed

Born 1954. Ann Reed is an American singer-songwriter and composer.

Ann Reed (born December 1, 1954) is an American singer-songwriter and guitar player from Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is one of the few female guitarists who primarily play the twelve-string guitar. Reed has appeared on Good Morning America and on radio shows such as A Prairie Home Companion and The Morning Show on Minnesota Public Radio, All Things Considered, and Mountain Stage. She has performed at folk festivals including Bumbershoot and the Winnipeg Folk Festival, and continues to perform in concert.

Career Reed graduated from Minnetonka High School in 1973. She donates 25% of her concert tour bookings to charity, primarily targeting organizations that address issues affecting women and children.

Discography

Carpediem (1980) room & board (sic) (Milwaukee: Icebergg Records, 1984) Just Can't Stop (LP/cassette, Red House Records, 1986) Talk To Me (LP/cassette/CD, Red House Records, 1990) Back and Forth (1990) Road of the Heart (1991) By Request (1992) Hole in The Day (1993) Life Gets Real (1995) Timing is Everything (1997) Through the Window (2000) Not Your Average Holiday CD (2001) Gift of Age (2002) Ann Reed Valentine's CD (2003) Telling Stories (2006) Every Long Journey : Songs for Wellness (2006) The State Fair Songs (2007) Heroes (2007) Songs for Minnesota (2008) Where the Earth Is Round (2009) "Eventually" (released as a single, 2011) "One Breath" (released as a single, 2011) Eventually (2013) Winter Springs, Summer Falls (2017)

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ann Reed?

American musician

When was Ann Reed born?

Ann Reed was born on 1 December 1954.

What is Ann Reed's occupation?

Ann Reed is a singer-songwriter and composer.

What nationality is Ann Reed?

Ann Reed is American.

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· Wikipedia: Ann Reed

· Wikidata: Q4766639

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