30 HAPPY RETURNS!
Its out! Today! HOORAH!
it's fab too! Check out Kate's Facebook page for fun quiz with prizes and she is also touring currently so promoting it like a wild thing! and she is leaving gift bags all over the place as random acts of kindness bags! How generous is THAT?
P.R. Often hailed as the ‘First Lady of Folk’, Kate celebrates an amazing 30 years as a professional musician in 2022 with the release of this brand new album.
This anniversary album, features a stellar array of guest musicians who have all inspired Kate during her career: Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Richard Hawley, Darlingside, KT Tunstall, Sarah Jarosz, Sam Kelly, Dan Tyminski, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Damien O’Kane and on the physical version of the album, a bonus track with the Royal Northern Sinfonia. The songs are newly recorded versions of favourites from across Kate’s career.
Commenting on her career 30th anniversary, Kate said: “Music has taken me all over the world in those 30 years, where I've met the most incredible musicians and singers. 30 : Happy Returns is a culmination of those years, the music, the singers, the laughs, the songs, the memories. Here I am joined by some of my all-time musical heroes, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Richard Hawley, KT Tunstall, Darlingside, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Sarah Jarosz, Damien O’Kane, Sam Kelly not to mention the amazing lads in my band! I am in awe of their talent and generosity in sharing it and can safely say there are so many “dream come true” moments on this album. By my very nature I've never been ambitious so I am astounded taking this retrospective look over the years and feel so blessed to sing with these incredible artists. I am one very happy, happy girl!!”
a fantastic talent......
ReplyDeleteIsn't she though?! Extraordinarily hauntingly emotive and pure voice and can really play the guitar too. Her husband Damien O'Kane is a fine arranger and fine guitarist too! I think I have most of her work. The new album arrived yesterday and is just a peach!
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lroO_eHJr1M&ab_channel=WordInYourEar - She is the latest guest on the excellent Word In Your Attic series with David Hepworth & Mark Ellen - dropped today.Doubtless you know but in case you don't thought it worth mentioning. She's delightful - love her version of Manic Monday. Plebeian to the last! Hope all's well.
ReplyDeleteAw thanks Phil! Didn't know this I don't think although Kate's Facebook page usually mentions her appearances and radio features but maybe I missed this one. Thanks for that. All good(ish) in the hood here. Hope you are thriving too! Are we allowed to meet for coffee yet? . . . . . . . . thanks for dropping by as per!
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