Pharis & Jason Romero

Pharis and Jason Romero are a Canadian folk music duo from Horsefly, British Columbia. The pair met at an old-time fiddle jam and later married. They also build handcrafted banjos under the business name J. Romero Banjos. Pharis and Jason Romero are four-time JUNO Award winners for Traditional Roots Album of the Year. Their wins include: 2023 JUNO Awards for their album "Tell 'Em You Were Gold," JUNO Awards of 2021 for their album "Bet On Love," JUNO Awards of 2018 for "Sweet Old Religion," and JUNO Awards of 2016 for their album "A Wanderer I'll Stay." Beyond their JUNO Awards, they've won seven Canadian Folk Music Awards. Their album "Tell 'Em You Were Gold" was released in 2022 on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings and was the duo's first album where Jason plays only banjos, with Pharis on guitar and guests on fiddle, mandolin, bass, and pedal steel. The duo's music is characterized by their deep knowledge of traditional folk music, exceptional instrumental skills, and the unique quality of Jason's handcrafted banjos. Their commitment to preserving and advancing traditional music while maintaining authenticity has made them one of Canada's most respected folk duos. Their music honors the past while remaining vibrant and relevant to contemporary audiences.

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