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edgelarks

world music from the westcountry

BBC Folk Award winners Edgelarks push the boundaries of the folk genre, combining influences as diverse as Indian classical and American blues with their British trad roots and original songwriting, to produce a sound like no other. 

"Extraordinary" BBC 6Music

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Feather by Edgelarks: Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin

Feather

Edgelarks: Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin

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In the autumn of 2017, after many months of intense touring, we put out a call. We hadn't written any music, or practised, for far too long – did anyone have a place to which we could retreat, to work on new material?

Amidst many kind offers of help, our friend Jon introduced us to Paul and Jella, who offered us a week in a cottage deep in the west Cumbrian Lakes.

This album is the result. It was an incredible gift, to carve out time away from the world, and explore ideas long hoarded in notebooks. We stocked the fridge, banked the fire, and wrote.
We found that we were writing about hope. The troubled world didn't seem to need any more sad songs! We had been lucky enough to experience kindness, solace, rest and welcome, and these were now the things we wanted to sing about.

We returned home from Cumbria with a suitcase full of songs. Songs to sing against sadness, loneliness, and the erosions of time; songs of the hills, of wild rain and sunshine, of the circles of all things; songs for tired hearts, troubled minds, and soulsick wanderers. Songs of hope.

Inspired by the sound we were making in the cottage, we wanted to approach the recording differently to previous albums we've made. We decided to capture the live sound of the duo, keeping to two instruments, two vocals, with the occasional addition of foot percussion, foot pedalled shruti, and harmonica on a neck brace.

We hope that you enjoy it.

Hannah and Phil x
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Shows

Date Event Location
Thursday, July 29 Thu, Jul 29 Gigspanner Big Band at As You Like It Festival As You Like It Festival, Walton Hall, Stratford Upon Avon As You Like It Festival, Walton Hall, Stratford Upon Avon
Sunday, August 22 Sun, Aug 22 Purbeck Valley Folk Festival Isle of Purbeck, Dorset Isle of Purbeck, Dorset
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Latest News

Feb 23 2021

This time six years ago, this was our view - from our hotel room...



This time six years ago, this was our view - from our hotel room at @folk_alliance in #KansasCity

Tonight, we’re heading back to #FolkAlliance - the world’s largest folk conference - this year having it’s first virtual outing. Our showcase…

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Feb 23 2021

A festival! A festival! Soooo looking forward to this! Not many...



A festival! A festival! Soooo looking forward to this! Not many places of course so get your tickets booked, my goodness we’ll be ready to party!

We’ll be appearing as part of our lovely ##GigspannerBigBand and we can’t wait ☀️☀️☀️

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Feb 17 2021

Thanks everyone who joined me for today’s workshop!...



Thanks everyone who joined me for today’s workshop! Thoroughly enjoyed talking to you all.

I could’ve gone on for days, so I’m considering doing a longer series of songwriting workshops in the future, to give a bit more space to…

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Feb 16 2021

After soooooo long apart, it was very special to see my sister...



After soooooo long apart, it was very special to see my sister @harrietemma93 and Sam ❤️Look at the happiness in those ears! Despite only being able to walk round in the rain for an hour!

Looking forward to seeing lots…

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Feb 13 2021

It was such a pleasure to run my first songwriting workshop last...



It was such a pleasure to run my first songwriting workshop last Wednesday. I’m doing another this Wednesday so maybe see you there?

This will be a more practical session, with some exercises to get us writing. It doesn’t matter…

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Feb 12 2021

There might not be any gigs, or special occasions. But it was...



There might not be any gigs, or special occasions. But it was still a restringing kind of day. It’s made my violin so much happier! And aren’t @larsenstrings wax seals just ❤️🎶🎻
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLNDqdZBRaV/?igshid=13rr5kmun5mem

Feb 11 2021

Hard working guitar today, Phil’s been busy teaching....



Hard working guitar today, Phil’s been busy teaching. Which is perfect because apparently it’s national #pickupyourguitarday 😁🎶🎸

#guitarsofinstagram #dobro #musicteacher #workingfromhome
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLKjzabhhyS/?igshid=rbd7jdhxsygm

Feb 10 2021

Songwriting workshop 1 done! Thanks so much to you all for...



Songwriting workshop 1 done! Thanks so much to you all for joining me. See you same time next week 🎶🎙️☀️

#songwriting #singersongwriter #onlinecourses #lockdownprojects
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLHF42oBfe0/?igshid=16g1kwf84nxu1

Feb 9 2021

We’re getting there everyone, hang in there ❤️ (And yes,...



We’re getting there everyone, hang in there ❤️

(And yes, I know the rest of you are snowed in, but here in Costa del Exmouth we had but a few feeble flakes, so I’m enjoying the spring bulbs instead!)

(Oh…

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Feb 8 2021

It’s a little small for Phil… Feel very lucky to...



It’s a little small for Phil…

Feel very lucky to have a super-knitter grandma-in-waiting sending us goodies - though we can’t wait until she can deliver in person 🤗❤️

On another note - for those who wish to come to…

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Feb 7 2021

Hope you are all having a lovely Sunday ☀️ I’ve had a few...



Hope you are all having a lovely Sunday ☀️ I’ve had a few requests for these over the years, so I’m holding two songwriting workshops over the next couple of Wednesdays.

The first (next Wed 10th) will be about my…

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Feb 6 2021

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us last night!...



Thank you so much to everyone who joined us last night! It’s left me with a wonderful sense that everything is going to be ok ❤️

Really looking forward to seeing some of you at my songwriting workshops over the…

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Feb 5 2021

Sound checking! Tickets are on sale until 4.30pm UK time. See...

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Sound checking!

Tickets are on sale until 4.30pm UK time. See you later folks!

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/firebrand-music/edgelarks-live-from-the-living-room-5th-feb-2021/e-zjroze

#onlinegigs #onlineconcerts #lasthurrah #starttheweekend #fridaynight
https://www.instagram.com/p/CK6RO73BdI3/?igshid=19by80c9x24ys

Feb 4 2021

The stage is set! Join us tomorrow night for our last gig for a...



The stage is set! Join us tomorrow night for our last gig for a while…
Ticket link in biog 🎶❤️🎻🎸

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/firebrand-music/edgelarks-live-from-the-living-room-5th-feb-2021/e-zjroze

#onlinegigs #onlineconcerts #lasthurrah #lockdownlife
https://www.instagram.com/p/CK4r-uYBYA0/?igshid=jaxmau7wfy0j

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Feb 3 2021

Lockdown project #2,679,567… Paint a mural for your...

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Lockdown project #2,679,567…

Paint a mural for your rather blank looking nursery. I got a bit carried away. Please note, B is for Banjo, D is for Dobro…

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Feb 2 2021

Can’t tell you how chuffed we are that #HenryMartin has...



Can’t tell you how chuffed we are that #HenryMartin has been awarded the #TopOfTheWorld accolade by @songlinesmagazine !

“A beautiful rendering of the power of folk music… Martin..has one of the most arresting voices of her generation… Bringing ancient ballads…

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Jan 31 2021

The simple joys of a bottling day. This one’s a strong...



The simple joys of a bottling day.
This one’s a strong dark Belgian style called Headwetter, to celebrate our new arrival. It’s for long term storage (because I want to be able to have some!!) but I’m sure Phil has…

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Jan 30 2021

I’ve been doing more writing recently, and was very...



I’ve been doing more writing recently, and was very pleased to take part in this excellent community project run by our neighbours. Tidelines celebrates our beautiful Exe Estuary, encouraging understanding of this unique natural environment and engagement with it through…

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Jan 28 2021

We’re so pleased to have #HenryMartin reviewed in this...



We’re so pleased to have #HenryMartin reviewed in this month’s edition of #LivingTradition magazine!

“The whole album represents an impressive technical and artistic achievement” - thanks guys!

❤️🎶🎻🎸🎙️❤️

#newmusic #reviews #folkreviews #folkiesofinstagram

https://www.instagram.com/p/CKmDTFehNBI/?igshid=8vkiv3f9277x

Jan 27 2021

Website updates! There’s now a page where you can find all...



Website updates! There’s now a page where you can find all the info about the various teaching, workshops and session work myself and Phil offer 🥳🎶🎸🎻🎙️

www.edgelarks.co.uk/teaching

#websiteupdates #musicteachersofinstagram #onlineworkshops #onlineteaching
https://www.instagram.com/p/CKj3q9ch_s5/?igshid=vtpi4ipb3b0

Jan 26 2021

We’re doing a show! Our last hurrah before becoming a trio...



We’re doing a show! Our last hurrah before becoming a trio 😅 Join us on Fri Feb 5th live from our living room to yours. Or if you can’t join us live, we’ll be leaving the stream up for a…

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Jan 25 2021

Dear Scottish friends, Happy Burns Night! I made a vegan haggis...



Dear Scottish friends, Happy Burns Night! I made a vegan haggis and it got harmonica’d in 🎶😋

#burnsnight #robbieburns #yum #januaryisnearlyover
https://www.instagram.com/p/CKexfeyBVLy/?igshid=9dbk0d8a9giv

Jan 25 2021

No snow, not a flake! Bloomin chilly though. Stay warm everyone...



No snow, not a flake! Bloomin chilly though. Stay warm everyone ☃️🥰

#nosnow #lockdown3 #thedailywalk #devonisheaven
https://www.instagram.com/p/CKeQJ9IBO5Z/?igshid=1kf80kqu9okbq

Jan 24 2021

We’re so thrilled with this #HenryMartin review from Folk...



We’re so thrilled with this #HenryMartin review from Folk London! “A fabulous blend of creativity and musicianship…an overwhelming success as well as an impressive technical and artistic achievement.”

Copies of the album available from our website www.edgelarks.co.uk 😍
Folk London…

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