Lucy Farrell
Odd, unconventional melodies, poetic, sophisticated song-writing and the bewitching clarity of Kent-born,
Canada-based Lucy Farrell’s voice are made elegant with sparse, careful accompaniment on tenor guitar
and occasionally viola, carving out a unique niche for an artist at the forefront of contemporary English
folk music.
Finding an international audience among artists like Julia Jacklin, Emily Portman, The Weather Station,
The Unthanks and Eliza Carthy, the 2017 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winner Lucy Farrell is not only awarded
as a renowned composer and singer, but also as viola/fiddle/tenor guitar-player. Her work as a band
member and collaborator with such artists and projects as Eliza Carthy and the Wayward Band; Gluepot;
Modern Fairies; The Furrow Collective; Carthy, Oates, Farrell & Young; and her duo work with Andrew
Waite and Jonny Kearney, respectively has meant releasing a collection of her distinctive solo work has
had to wait – until now.