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Miriam Backhouse
Folk / Healing & EasyListening / Other

Miriam Backhouse



Durban, KZN
South Africa

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Last Login:  7/8/2009
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Member Since1/3/2007
Band MembersMiriam Backhouse
InfluencesBritish, American and African Folk Music. Traditional and modern. All melodic music.
Sounds LikeMiriam Backhouse
Record LabelMother Earth Records.
Type of LabelMajor


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 8 2009 8:00P
Bedworth Folk Club Bedworth
Jul 20 2009 8:00P
The Barge Gillingham, London and South East
Jul 23 2009 8:00P
Sunray Folk Club Dorset
Jul 27 2009 8:00P
Warwick Folk Club Warwick
Sep 6 2009 8:00P
Woodies |Folk Club Near Worthing, South
Sep 11 2009 8:00P
Heathrow - leaving UK London

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   About Miriam Backhouse
Miriam Backhouse is a singer / songwriter based in the Valley of a Thousand Hills, South Africa. "Mim" was born in Lewes, England, and feels most validated when singing the English - speaking folk tradition from around the world. Her annual tour of the UK is always a sell-out. She is part of a group of artistes in South Africa who have started a tradition of telling SA stories in music and song. Fiona Tozer, Tony Cox, Syd Kitchen, Nibs van der Spuy, Guy Buttery, Bill Knight to mention a few. She plays guitar, autoharp, viola and recorder. With Fiona Tozer she formed the Durban Folk Club in 1986. In SA she works with husband, piano player John Erasmus. Mim and John perform theme programme educational entertainment for 3 to 9s. She has written accompaniments for many of these songs for teachers who cannot play an instrument themselves, and books of the words and music are available through their company Matriarch Music. Their glove puppet shows are always in demand. Suzy, Granny and Christopher Crocodile are household names in KZN. They also "rock'n'roll", and sing Broadway songs and other great standards for the "Silver" age group ! Eve Boswell invited her to join her singing studio in 1988, and they taught Eve's voice production method, and devised shows for the students. Eve died in 1998. She was Anna in Steven Stead's direction of 'The King and I' amongst other stage shows. Miriam has researched ways that sound and colour balance our 'vibes', and produced a cd of music to restore the energy centres of our being, with a workbook. She has studied Laban movement, and, together with John, and Barbie Daniel, produced Mim's Minor Movement, a workbook with 4 cds of music to move to. Miriam Backhouse's career was officially re-launched at Splashy Fen 2008, to wonderful accolades from both faithful and new admirers. "Gypsy without a road" from Mother Earth Music www.motherearthmusic.co.uk is a classic, and her other recordings are in great demand. She has led a fullfilling life, and in May 08 celebrates 60 years as this persona.

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David Franks: Walkabouts Verse


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Jun 23 2009 7:31 PM

(Hi: enjoyed my visit.) 

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace... 

Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog): 
WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN 

Once drove an old sedan, up north, 
From a place in Sydney to Cairns; 
Then to Kuranda I went forth, 
By train, to look without set plans.

I browsed through the trendy market, 
With fresh fruits of tropical kind; 
Walked to the creek through lush thicket - 
Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.

I dined in a scenic cafe; 
Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, 
Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, 
You go walkabout with your pen.” 

Request or question, I don’t know -
Assured voices, elderly men.
That’s now several years ago, 
And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.

(C) David Franks 2003
Rhythm Festival





Jun 8 2009 9:55 AM

Rhythm Festival 2009, Twinwood Arena, Clapham, Beds. August 21-23
Details: www.rhythmfestival.net
Andrey Vinogradov (Russian hurdy-gurdy tunes)





Apr 15 2009 9:47 AM

Thanks for the add. Best regards from Russia

..

Buy CD Russian hurdy-gurdy tunes



Russian traditional tunes, songs, and sacred chants from various regions of Russia,
arranged and performed by Andrey Vinogradov playing hurdy-gurdy






..
Krystyna FitzGerald-Morris





Apr 12 2009 10:14 PM

Love you Mim xxxx
Krystyna FitzGerald-Morris





Apr 12 2009 4:30 PM

Dearest Mim,

Thinking of you & John. It is a horrible feeling.
Wrapping you in love & hugs, Krys & Peter xxxxxx
Holly Wasserfall





Apr 11 2009 1:27 PM

So sorry Miriam that is terrible news. What is wrong with this world, cant a girl go and enjoy Splashy without coming home to find she has been burgled.
Grrrrr
Petra





Apr 2 2009 9:35 AM

Hello dear Miriam! Lots of love from Petra
Roots Connection





Mar 29 2009 11:48 PM

Hi Miriam Backhouse
WE ARE NOW ONLINE WITH OURS CDS.
THIS IS THE SIGNAL THAT THE LIFE GOES ON.
WE WANT TO GO ON...

AND SO IN THE MEMORY OF A FRIEND THAT WE'LL NEVER FORGET HERE WE ARE:

ROOTS CONNECTION "ANIMYSTIC"
OUR SECOND LP .
(PHISICALLY ONLY IN ITALY FROM THE 1TH OF APRIL 2009).
IT'S ENRICO MICHELETTI LAST WILL.



ROOTS CONNECTION - 2003
OUR FIRST ALBUM.
IT'S A MEETING BETWEEN DIFFERENT PEOPLE AND DIFFERENT KIND OF MUSIC.



THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
KEEP THE BLUES ALIVE!
GOD BLESS YOU!!!!
THE VULCAN NERVE PINCH (New Vocalist Wanted)





Mar 26 2009 2:10 PM

Thank you for your support! Drop us a comment and let us know what you think of our tracks.
THE VULCAN NERVE PINCH
Beverley Folk Festival





Mar 9 2009 4:04 PM

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This years festival is headlined by Billy Bragg (Friday), Seth Lakeman (Sunday) and Peatbog Faeries (Saturday) with many more top artists also performing.

Click here for TICKETS and MORE INFO
慶紀-yoshiki-





Mar 9 2009 3:25 AM

Hi,Mim★

very thanks message♪

I wish the world to become peaceful.
James Stanley Howen





Mar 7 2009 4:34 PM

Hi Miriam,

Greetings from Stevens Point, WI.

Your song samplers sound great.

Thank you for accepting my add request.

Singer/Songwriter, Jimmy
Frank Hoßfeld





Feb 17 2009 3:11 AM

Thank You very much for adding me and for Your message!

Kind regards
Frank
GoGirlsMusic.com ... cuz chicks rock!


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Jan 14 2009 8:18 PM

GoGirls LOVE you!

Madalyn Sklar & Team GoGirls
GoGirlsMusic. com
"cuz chicks rock!"

skeeter hawk records





Jan 11 2009 9:02 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD
Petra





Jan 1 2009 7:37 PM

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I wish you a wonderful 2009!
Singer-songwriter Peter de Jong





Jan 1 2009 1:12 PM

Greg Harper





Dec 31 2008 5:53 PM

Dear Mim,
Wishing you a very Happy New Year.
Love and best wishes..
Greg
xx
Karen Killeen





Dec 22 2008 8:51 PM

Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Love Karen and Ceejay.
xx
Roots Connection





Dec 17 2008 11:56 PM

WE ARE VERY SAD...
WE DON'T HAVE WORDS TO SAY ANYMORE...
OUR SINGER AND DOBRO PLAYER ENRICO MICHELETTI
IS DEAD.
GOODBYE ENRICO
KEEP THE BLUES ALIVE WHEREVER YOU ARE!!!!

ENRICO MICHELETTI Bluesman   (1951-2008)
ENRICO MICHELETTI
Bluesman
(1951-2008)
Lee Thompson





Dec 12 2008 9:59 AM

So wonderful to be back in touch Mim. Love Lee.
Ronny Doll goes soft





Nov 25 2008 5:38 AM

Thanks to you!!!
Nice, Soft and Loving....
Ronny Doll
Krzysztof Grzeda





Oct 28 2008 8:55 PM

Hey Miriam! I'm listening now your beautiful songs and your silky voice! I have to find your records somewhere! Thanks for add! Greetings from Torun! Chris
hex





Oct 17 2008 7:36 PM

Nice to see you during the summer; all the best love
hexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
A March In November





Oct 12 2008 1:26 AM

Hey cheers for being a friend hows you?

Bradley
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