folk

Those who met her, on her beloved island or while she’s touring Europe, agree on the fact that Nathalie Natiembé is a real phenomenon. She’s already in her forties when she decides in 1997 to perform for the first time, following the destiny an entire family from Reunion Island. Her genuine & energetic shows immediately charm the audiences in Indian Ocean, Southern Africa and soon worldwide. She offers Creole poetry, coupled with an adventurous and coloured Maloya.

In 2009, Ben, already in a band (Tilted Smile - voted 'Jack Daniels' Best New UK Band 2006), wanted to spread his wings and experiment with his own writing style. He had been friends with Dean for a number of years and together they embarked on a mission to bring 'traditional folk music meets nu folk, with a tang of country flavour' into The Midlands, UK. To help them with their quest, Sarah, someone Ben regularly bumped into in his local supermarket, was invited along for a rehearsal and from that moment on the heart and musical spark of Son of Eagle was created.

Lelia Broussard is described as a sultry, soulful pop artist. Lelia's music is rooted in her South Louisiana heritage, but has taken influences from the Philly soul sound since she was transplanted to Philadelphia seven years ago. Lelia made her mark on the Philadelphia scene with time spent on the "open mic" circuit that led to a loyal fan base as diverse as her music. Through several appearances and extensive airplay on University of Pennsylvania's 88.

Since forming in 2000, Mikelangelo And The Black Sea Gentlemen have been gathering accolades for their superlative, part fairy-tale, part cabaret, part cautionary huckstering live performance. Playing a number of festivals worldwide – including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival – they’ve honed their approach and reeled in punters with an ear for the more curiously strait-laced (in a completely Victorian, bodices-and-waistcoats kind of way) side of the gypsy-folk spectrum