Albums by the Womack Sisters and Margaret Glaspy blend pain and power

NPR | By Ken Tucker

Published August 31, 2026 at 1:08 PM EDT

On their self-titled debut, the Womack Sisters' crisp harmonies speak to the world we're living right now. Meanwhile, Glaspy acts as a chronicler of doubt, hesitation and misgiving on I am Both.

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Ken Tucker is the pop music critic for Fresh Air with Terry Gross.

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