Jackie Oates & Belinda O’Hooley

/£17 concs , show 8pm This Autumn, join two of the most distinctive and cherished voices in British folk music, Jackie Oates and Belinda O’Hooley, as they present a captivating evening of music, song and story. Both are celebrated for their deeply expressive musicianship, warmth and the rare intimacy of their live performances. In their brand new show, When the Light Draws In, Jackie and Belinda weave together original compositions with traditional folk music and song. Shaped by their natural rapport and deep musical sensitivity, the evening promises to be spell-binding – with plenty of humour, reflection, beauty and connection. Jackie Oates stands at the heart of the British folk scene as one of the country’s most distinctive voices. A two-time BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner and five-time nominee, Jackie is an exquisite singer, expressive fiddler, composer, and multi-instrumentalist whose work has redefined contemporary English folk. Across a string of critically acclaimed solo albums, Jackie has cemented her reputation as one of our most gifted interpreters and performers of traditional song. Jackie persistently seeks out unexpected artistic corners to illuminate with her voice, research, writing, and musicianship. ‘There’s a sweetness and melancholy to her voice that is like no other.’ Songlines ‘One of folk's brightest talents. Her lovely take on The Longpigs’ On and On should get the John Lewis Xmas ad team on the phone pronto.’ The Guardian Belinda O’Hooley is an acclaimed pianist, singer and composer whose music is steeped in a rich musical heritage and draws inspiration from her Irish roots; Belinda comes from a long line of County Sligo musicians. Widely known as one half of the celebrated duo O’Hooley & Tidow, Belinda and Heidi achieved international recognition for writing the theme to the hit television series Gentleman Jack. Belinda is also highly regarded for her inventive, minimalist and sometimes flamboyant accompanying of artists such as Nic Jones and Rufus Wainwright. ‘Beautiful beyond belief and charged in its performance – this is, from start to close, a stunning album.’ Fatea ‘Belinda’s playing was reflective, stark, yet full of warmth, and riveting from start to finish.’ Klofmag Facebook @belindaohooley @ohooleyandtidow @jackieoatesmusic Instagram @ohooleyandtidow @jackieoatesmusic Support: Phil Lyons You've seen him with Bof! and Rosewood, here he's singing solo – mainly traditional and contemporary material influenced by tradition, accompanying himself expertly on guitar.

Venue: Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF.

Event type: Folk.

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