It lasts a little longer than an hour and includes not just the McGarrigles, but is a unique live performance that brings together a family of astounding musicians. Kate and Anna are joined by Loudon, Martha, and Rufus Wainwright, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, and more. Their concert captures one of the greatest folk families of all time, paying tribute to the spirit of North American song. Also includes interview clips with Kate and Anna, as well as 4 bonus tracks from their 1981 concert at the Theatre Expo in Montreal.

The McGarrigle Hour is a 1998 album by Kate and Anna McGarrigle.

The album was recorded at a family gathering, including Kate's former husband Loudon Wainwright III, their son and daughter Rufus Wainwright and Martha Wainwright, Anna's husband Dane Lanken, their son and daughter Sylvan Lanken and Lily Lanken, and Kate and Anna's sister Jane McGarrigle.

Several of the McGarrigle sisters' friends and collaborators, including Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Chaim Tannenbaum, Joel Zifkin and Philippe Tatartcheff, also appear on the album.

The combo perform a mix of traditional folk tunes, pop standards and original material by the participants.

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