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The original Cairo Gang was a group of British Intelligence agents who were assassinated in Ireland in 1920. This Cairo Gang is the moniker for multi-instrumentalist songwriter Emmett Kelly's solo project. Kelly, who has collaborated with numerous artists including Beth Orton and Joan of Arc, is perhaps best known, if somewhat under-appreciated, for his work with Bonnie "Prince" Billy, a.k.a. Will Oldham. A versatile musician who moves seamlessly from nimble fingerpicking guitar work and hushed vocals to blistering electric numbers, Kelly, playing as the Cairo Gang, creates an engaging blend of British Invasion-esque rock and 21st century folk.
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