Singer Ruth Moody goes solo on new album

by Steven John, Minnesota Public Radio

St. Paul, Minn. — Singer Ruth Moody's voice has been described by critics as pure and sweet, classically elegant, sensual.

Moody, the founding member of A Prairie Home Companion favorite The Wailin' Jennys, is out with her first full-length solo album, "The Garden."

This weekend, Moody is on the bill at Barnfest, the all-day music festival near Red Wing put on by her record label, St. Paul-based Red House Records.

Moody spoke with MPR's Steven John.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, 08/06/2010, 4:48 p.m.