Midnight Mango present on Sunday 9th December 2012
NORMA WATERSON AND ELIZA CARTHY With The Gift Band
UNION CHAPEL, Compton Avenue, London N1 2XD Doors 7:00 pm (Unreserved Seating)
Tickets: £18.50 in advance Tickets HERE Booking fees may apply.
NORMA WATERSON AND ELIZA CARTHY Genre: Folk
Norma Waterson and Eliza Carthy are two of the country's finest exponents of traditional song. Mother and daughter, with their rich, distinctive and authentic voices, have effortlessly engaged new audiences and admirers across two generations. Between them, Norma and Eliza have 3 Mercury Prize nominations and have both been presented with BBC Folk Singer of the Year awards, as well as innumerable other accolades.
Although they have recorded together on many occasions over the years, THE GIFT is Norma and Eliza's first duo release. Norma and Eliza will be touring with a band including Martin Carthy. They will be performing traditional classics as well as some unexpected gems. Norma Waterson & Eliza Carthy bring all these songs to life, no matter what the origin, with their wonderfully versatile and compassionate voices.
‘Long may the dynasty flourish’ BBC Review
‘A very powerful collection’ **** London Evening Standard
‘Thoughtful, sad and exquisite’ ***** Telegraph
‘Impressive, even by their standards’ ***** The Guardian
‘Two of Britain’s most striking voices’ **** Mojo
