Holly Clarke, a singer who draws from the old ballads and stories, conjures a performance that immediately captivates any listener.

As a performer, Holly transports the listener into the heart of ballads, immersing them in the narratives that have shaped humanities experience through time. From songs of the supernatural and folklore, to the tales of love and loss, Holly Clarke sings with an infectious energy and passion for traditional song.

Alongside Holly’s affinity for traditional ballads, she is a strong composer in her own right, with her tune compositions being performed by Norwegian Hardanger Fiddle legend Annbjørg Lien and Shetland’s very own Catriona Macdonald. Outside of performing, between 2019 to 2020 Holly was The Glasshouse International Centre for music's Artist in Residence specialising in Traditional Folk Song and Ballads.

"Man, she can sing."
Martin Carthy

"Holly is the possessor of a seemingly effortless and transporting folk voice
which is perfectly suited to her broad and deeply thought-out repertoire, and is an
enviably confident and skilled instrumentalist."
Nancy Kerr

"Holly Clarke has a captivating voice, sweet and sure, it draws you in until you've
got no option but surrender. She absolutely blew me away - I genuinely can't
remember the last time I was this impressed with a new artist."
Cat McGill, Live to your Living Room

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