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Laura Marling: (aka Laura Beatrice Marling, birth name) born Feb. 1, 1990, born in Eversley, Hampshire, Winchester County, UK. She was a member of the indie pop / rock band Noah and The Whale from 2006-2008. Apparently, she left the band after ending a relationship with front figure, lead vocalist, and songwriter of the band, Charlie Fink. Marling released her solo debut album in 2008, and her musical style is not he same as her former band. Laura plays folk singer / songwriter music in a traditional way with (strong) bonds to American female tradition of singer / songwriter.
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