Something has been missing... New stuff - that's what
Emily BarkerIncredible but I had failed to include Emily Barker, Aussie singer/songwriter living in the UK and very much my favourite voice and talent currently. Helps that she reminds me of a past... Roots, folksy, and what they call Americana.
Listen to her HERE |
Amy MacdonaldAnd more recently I found Amy MacDonald, yet another Scot! Again, a singer/ songwriter of great talent but this time a more modern, up-tempo feeling. For me while her style is modern her content is still roots - but a younger take perhaps.
Listen to her HERE |
... and, yes, there is a theme here - I like women's singing voices
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Julie CovingtonYou may remember her better as the first Evita and her very fine version of Don't Cry For Me Argentina. Well you need to try these two:
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Karine Polwart |
Show of HandsFar and away my favourite folk band - Steve Knightley is a genius in my view.
http://www.showofhands.co.uk/ They have an excellent player on the site HERE Hiding her considerable light is Miranda Sykes whose vocals perfectly match Knightly and Beer. Listen to here HERE |