The Bird Who Sings Freedom

by Georgia Lewis

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	1.	The Bird Who Sings Freedom 03:38
	2.	Until One Day 06:03
	3.	Gypsies 04:19
	4.	Stonecutter Boy 03:38
	5.	True Lover 04:25
	6.	Unfortunate Lass 02:18
	7.	Wife of usher's Well 04:18
	8.	Must I Be Bound 04:46
	9.	Trees They Do Grow High 04:37
	10.	A Royal Game 03:56
	11.	Lady Diamond 05:21

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The Bird Who Sings Freedom is the debut album by Georgia Lewis, who has been hailed as the best voice to emerge from the English folk scene in recent years.

Well-worn traditional songs sit alongside two originals, an AE Housman poem and, opening the album, a setting of the words of Maya Angelou. Throughout, Georgia seeks the timeless themes in old words. Stories of love and loss, conflict, betrayal.

Produced by Lewis with Josh Clark (Kate Rusby's Life In A Paper Boat), the album features percussionist Evan Carson (Sam Kelly & the Lost Boys) and double bassist Tom Sweeney alongside longtime bandmates Rowan Piggott and Felix Miller. The Bird Who Sings Freedom is a glorious cocktail of modern folk influences, a potent statement of intent and a first glimpse at a burgeoning talent who looks set to put her stamp on English folk music. 

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released July 28, 2017

Georgia Lewis - Vocals, Accordion, Whistle, Stepping
Rowan Piggott - Fiddle, Backing Vocals
Felix Miller - Guitar
Tom Sweeney - Double Bass
Evan Carson - Bodhran, Percussion

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Georgia Lewis England, UK

Exploring folk tales old and new, Georgia Lewis blends ballads of nature, love, loss and longing with great depth and passion. Nominated for the 2018 BBC Radio 2 Folk Horizon Award, winner of the Future of Young Folk Award, Georgia’s been “making a name for herself through really well received concerts” Julie Fowlis. Georgia's energy is hard to beat! ... more

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