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Anaïs Mitchell, born March 26 1981 in Montpelier, Vermont, is an American singer‑songwriter, guitarist, and pianist whose folk‑oriented compositions have shaped contemporary narrative music. Early performances in local venues established her as a storyteller, leading to the 2002 release of her debut album The Song They Sang… When Rome Fell, which introduced her distinctive lyrical voice. She followed with Hymns for the Exiled (2004) and The Brightness (2007), each expanding her audience and refining her style. In 2010 she presented the concept album Hadestown, a folk rendition of the Greek myth that garnered critical acclaim, charted on the Billboard Top 200, and later inspired a Tony‑winning Broadway adaptation; a 2019 expanded edition re‑issued the work with additional songs. Mitchell continued to explore narrative songwriting with Child Ballads (2013), xoa (2014), and a self‑titled album Anaïs Mitchell (2022). Her music has earned nominations for the Clio Award and the American Songwriter Award, and has featured in film soundtracks and television series, underscoring her enduring impact on modern folk storytelling.
