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Anaïs Mitchell - Hadestown

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Hadestown is a folk opera concept album by American singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell, originally released in 2010. The album retells the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, setting the tragic love story in a Depression-era, industrialized American landscape. Featuring vocal contributions from artists such as Justin Vernon of Bon Iver and Ani DiFranco, the music blends folk, blues, and jazz. The concept was later expanded into a stage musical, premiering on Broadway in 2019 and winning the Tony Award for Best Musical.

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What is the plot of Anaïs Mitchell's Hadestown album?

Hadestown is a folk opera concept album that retells the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Mitchell sets this tragic love story against the backdrop of a Depression-era, industrialized American landscape.

When was Anaïs Mitchell's Hadestown originally released?

The album was originally released in 2010 as an independent folk concept record. It later served as the foundational source material for the massively successful Broadway musical of the same name.

Who sings on the original 2010 Hadestown concept album?

The album features vocal contributions from several prominent folk and indie artists in addition to Anaïs Mitchell. Notable guest singers include Ani DiFranco, Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, and Greg Brown, who help voice the various mythological characters.

Is Anaïs Mitchell's Hadestown album a musical?

While it was adapted into a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical years later, the 2010 release is strictly a studio concept album. It was conceived as a standalone folk opera record that told a cohesive story through its songwriting and featured guest vocalists.

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