'The Story of Michael and Tanya': The War and Treaty release new Juneteenth album

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Published June 19, 2026 at 11:56 AM EDT

Michael and Tanya Trotter of The War and Treaty released a new album Friday. (Courtesy of Luke Rogers)

The Grammy-nominated husband and wife duo The War and Treaty defies genre. Not content with rock, country, gospel and R&B, their new album explores even more sounds and the ups and downs of their 15-year marriage.

We discuss “The Story of Michael and Tanya,” which released Friday, with Michael and Tanya Trotter of The War and Treaty.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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