Hilary James & Simon Mayor

  • country:United Kingdom
  • style(s):Folk, Instrumental
  • label:Acoustics Records
  • artist posted by:folkWISE

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This fine English duo have a wide variety of accomplishments to their credit. Described as 'one of Britain's finest voices' on BBC Radio 4, Hilary James' elegant singing is quintessentially English (although she has also been known to turn out a heartrending blues). She is an accomplished guitarist and also has an unlikely taste in bass instruments, including the giant mandobass. Simon Mayor is regarded as one of the world's foremost mandolinists, as well as being a fine fiddle player and guitarist. Hilary and Simon have played festivals and concerts from Vancouver to Singapore with many European destinations in between. Laughing with the Moon, their latest album, is an evocative mix of English, Scottish and Irish traditional and original songs, spiced with four superb instrumental tracks.

Hilary James' high, pure English vocal radiates light and beauty. This is an album I'll return to again and again - immensely enjoyable. - Debbie Koritsas, Living Tradition