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Heart returns to hard rock, acoustic roots

Ann and Nancy Wilson
Ann and Nancy Wilson
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heart-music.com
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Heart returns to hard rock, acoustic roots
Nancy Wilson extended interview for Web

The Wilson Sisters, Ann and Nancy, have just released their first new studio album in six years. Perhaps better known as Heart, the duo’s “Red Velvet Car” features nine new songs as they return to their hard rock/acoustic roots of the late 70s.

KPCC’s Hettie Lynne Hurtes talked with Nancy Wilson as they prepare for their concert here in L.A. this weekend. She talked about what inspired the title “Red Velvet Car.”

Audio of singer, songwriter Nancy Wilson speaking to KPCC’s Hettie Lynne Hurtes.

Heart will be at the Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal Studios Saturday night.

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