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Based in Minneapolis, Ann Reed is a renowned folk performer recognized for her expressive twelve-string guitar and storytelling-driven songs. A staple of the Minnesota folk scene, she has shared stages with national programs like Good Morning America and A Prairie Home Companion, and has graced major folk festivals including Bumbershoot and the Winnipeg Folk Festival. As the founder of Turtlecub Productions, Reed channels her passion for community by donating up to 25% of concert bookings to organizations supporting women and children. Her career spans decades, with a discography beginning with Carpediem (1981) and continuing through A Short CD by Ann Reed (2020), much of it released on Red House Records or via her own label. Here you'll find a detailed biography, a highlights-driven discography, and up-to-date information on her upcoming appearances and tours.