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As folk duo West of Roan, Annie Schermer (left) and Channing Showalter seek the commonalities among legends, myths and folktales from diverse spots on the globe. Blake McMeekin/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Music

West of Roan collects ancient folktales — not personal folklore

July 18, 2024 • In an era when connecting the tidbits of an artist’s private life can seem more important than following a musical thread between songs, West of Roan's Queen of Eyes revives faith in the power of the concept album.