Mary and Anahata specialise in bringing back to life the traditional English songs collected in the early 20th century. Mary has been singing and researching traditional song for years, plays banjo and English concertina, and has some songs in her native Welsh. Anahata adds further instrumental accompaniments on cello, melodeons and Anglo concertina and brings lots of dance tunes to their repertoire.
They have recorded three albums with English music specialist Wild Goose Records.
They have their own web site too where you can buy CDs online, download lyrics and see a full gig list, reviews photos etc.
Mary and Anahata are half of the ceilidh band Fendragon with Dave and Gina Holland.
With Craig;Morgan;Robson they have put together the CHARM show, a musical guided tour of England, Scotland and Wales, to be found at folk festivals, larger folk clubs and other such venues.
Reviews
Floating Verses
I've been playing it over and over as I've been driving around in the car...Mike Harding
Sharp Practice
This CD is a masterpiece. I really can't recommend it highly enough."
Jim Lawton, Tykes News
Fenlandia
"a really enjoyable CD: solidly traditional songs and tunes, interesting background material which gives context to the music, and lovely singing and playing. What more could you ask? " Joan Crump , EDS
