The Kossoy Sisters

Band · Active 1956–2002
Folk Revival Old-Time (Traditional)

The Kossoy Sisters are an American folk duo, the identical twins Irene and Ellen Kossoy.

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  • Recorded the album “Bowling Green and Other Folk Songs from the Southern Mountains” in 1956, when the sisters were teenagers.
  • Were part of the 1950s folk revival and performed at the early Newport Folk Festival.
  • Their recording of “I'll Fly Away” was featured in the film “O Brother, Where Art Thou?,” bringing them renewed attention.
  • Ellen Kossoy
    Played on recordings with The Kossoy Sisters
  • Erik Darling
    Played on recordings with The Kossoy Sisters
  • Irene Kossoy
    Played on recordings with The Kossoy Sisters

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