Closing The Distance brings together two respected voices in American folk music—Sally Rogers and Claudia Schmidt—for a collaborative album that emphasizes vocal harmony, acoustic instrumentation, and songs rooted in folk tradition. Released in 1987 on Flying Fish Records, an iconic label for folk music, this album captures two artists working in genuine folk forms with intelligence and warmth. The production is intimate and acoustic-focused, letting the voices and instruments speak clearly. Rogers and Schmidt share similar commitments to folk authenticity and social awareness, making their collaboration feel natural and purposeful. Their harmonies are clean and expressive, and their instrument work is skilled. Intelligent folk music made by accomplished musicians—essential for folk enthusiasts and rewarding for anyone who appreciates acoustic music made with real care.

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