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The Askew Sisters
Presented by: Paul and Ashley| 0 | BRIGHTON: The Greys |
|---|---|
| P | Monday 12th November, 2018 |
| N | 8:30pm |
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terrace cred. presents:
Emily and Hazel Askew have become known as two of the foremost performers and interpreters of English folk music.
Having occupied themselves with other, innovative projects since 2014's 'In The Air Or The Earth' the sisters now return to their duo with a fresh vision, reconstructing and re-exploring their sound, unearthing old songs, as well as composing and creating new music.
Their live performances brim with the depth and connection not only of two sisters, but also of two musicians who have been immersed in folk music all their lives - skilled multi-instrumentalists and expert players of dance music, using fiddles, melodeons, concertina and cello in their innate drive to bring old dance music to life.
Together, they rework and reinterpret songs and balladry, creating breath-taking arrangements, so that the past resonates profoundly with contemporary audiences.
In 2014, their third album was released by RootBeat Records to widespread critical acclaim, including the Spiral Earth Award for Best Traditional Album 2015. Since then, the two women have been busy working on a number of other innovative projects; Emily has been touring with her vibrant fiddle band Alma, as well as releasing her first solo album, which explored the cross-over between folk and early music and was highly critically acclaimed by the national press; Hazel has been busy working with her groundbreaking trio Lady Maisery, as well as folk super groups Coven and Songs of Separation (Best Album at the 2017 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards).
Back together with a new album in the offing - your chance to catch The Askew sisters in the most intimate setting.
£10 advance - £12 on the door
www.askewsisters.co.uk
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