The Black Feathers

The Black Feathers are a husband-and-wife folk and Americana duo of Sian Chandler and Ray Hughes, based in Gloucestershire, England. Formed in 2012, they weave traditional English and Irish folk influences into contemporary Americana, built around close harmony vocals and intricate acoustic guitar work. Their debut EP Strangers We Meet and debut album Soaked to the Bone earned national radio play and awards including Best Duo at the 2016 G.S.M.C Awards, and they have performed at festivals such as Cambridge Folk Festival, Philadelphia Folk Festival, and AmericanaFest, with official showcases at Folk Alliance International.