I grew up in Newcastle til going to Art school in Oxford where singing took a hold and trans-European busking began. Caught the travel bug and sang & collected songs and painted pictures around North and South America, Bhutan, Burma & Thailand & then discovered Africa.
Entranced by the pygmy singing of the Baka from a TV documentary, lived with husband Martin Cradick in the rainforests of Cameroon & together set up Baka Beyond (African/Celtic band) and Global Music Exchange (charity returning royalties to forest projects). The band has been going for 12 years and has played all over the world and for 2 summers Baka musicians have come to Europe to play alongside Baka Beyond.
New album!
Latest is a long brewing solo album, to be released on December 1st! Full of songs that I have loved and sung since what seems like forever! They’re reborn with the help of lots of fantastic musician friends: Martin of course, friends through Baka Beyond - Ayodele Scott and Eleanor Churchlow, wonderful banjo riffs from Leon Hunt, accordion Tim Edey, and Ed Boyd (guitar) and Brian Finnegan (flute) from Flook. The mood is from lovey-dovey/folky to quirky calypso with a real treat of hearing Baka kids sing one of my songs deep in the forest.
This album takes me on a journey from my teenage singing to now. Hear it and I hope it takes you on a good journey too.
I’ve always sung and painted and used to have a dilemma about which art form to follow. Although I trained as a painter I always had more fun being whisked away to play sessions and sing with friends. This album brings the two strands of myself together as I have done the artwork.
See more paintings below...prints and music available at the Baka shop.
Track info
Power of prayer: I jammed at Edmonton Folk Festival with a talented young guitarist, Sarah Elliott. This transatlantic collaboration was the result. The song was written by our friend Ged Beasley, who now also lives in Canada.
United state of mind: A version of a song by fellow Geordie, Alan Hull, with backing vocals by Eleanor Churchlow, friend and ex-singer in Baka Beyond.
Zombie Jamboree: I love songs that make me laugh and this British-style calypso certainly does that.
Listen to me: A song by a special friend, hedgerow-weaver and songwriter Lucy White.
The Joy of Singing CD and Booklet
This booklet and CD contains a collection of fun songs from around the world, suitable for teaching to all age groups. Includes booklet of all the words and music with sugesstions of how to introduce singing to your group. Click here for further information.
Giving back
To give back from some of my musical experiences, I set up the Walcot State Choir in 2000 and spread singing everywhere. We really have fun and often sound good! The singing together has made really good friendships. I give ear-bending and mind-opening singing workshops in schools and in the community. I teach non-singing teachers to be able to teach singing through Jenny Mosely’s consultancy.
^ A video of Nii and me being introduced at a Baka Beyond concert, with a smidgen of singing.
NOUVEAU!!!! Disponible sur Myspace! Un morceau extrait du nouvel album du groupe Maltavern "Douce Tornade" Sortie prévue le 28 Juin 2008 Bonne écoute! A bientôt Et bon vent... Christo pour Maltavern
Dear Su, Thanks much for the Add. I have ordered my copy of your CD and I cannot wait for the mailman ... What to do? Thanks for the great sounds - peaceful and very lovely.
Nothing but sunshine and smiling faces..how refreshing..and nice. Thanks for bringing us into your fold and please continue your work. It's helping and healing.
Ciao, thanks for your invite... Glad to be a new part of your space. Compliments for your music. And... HAPPY CHRISTMAS TIME! :o) All the best fo all of your projects!! Hugs from Italy, Anita Camarella
Su! What a great page, and what a treat to hear your lovely music!! So nice to hear it here in Thailand. I hope you sell thousands of copies, too! All love to you. Liz xxxxxxx
Hello Gorgeous Su!! Just stopping by to say Hi and your page is looking and sounding amazing! Thanks also for a magic time on Sat :).. it was lovely to see you all. Els xx
Starwood Festival Greetings Su~ Great to hear from you! I remember driving you from the airport to the festival in my Oldsmobile (with burgandy velvet interior) and the great talk we had. Car was stolen after that...:( Anyway, hope all is well. Happy Holidays from Cleveland, Ohio.
Won't be able to make the album launch Su, there's a Flower Show at the Village hall on Sat and we don't want to miss a photo opportunity. Hope it all goes well !!!! see u soon.
Entranced by the pygmy singing of the Baka from a TV documentary, lived with husband Martin Cradick in the rainforests of Cameroon & together set up 
This album takes me on a journey from my teenage singing to now. Hear it and I hope it takes you on a good journey too.
