Folk Bands and Artists
Intarsia
Derby
Intarsia is an emerging duo of performers from diverse backgrounds. Jo May and Sarah Matthews have worked together since 2018, combining voice, violin, viola, octave fiddle, tenor guitar, balafon and a whole range of other percussion instruments. The sounds of these wooden instruments blend to create intricate delivery of original and traditional material inspired by English songs, European dance tunes, West African rhythms and more. Intarsia’s debut album ‘Sistere’ was released in October 2020.
Promo video - Mam Tor - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0tmpSmJryA
www.intarsiafolk.co.uk
www.facebook.com/intarsiafolk
“Jo May, with her extraordinary ability on percussion, supported beautifully by Sarah Matthews. An album filled with musical delights - complex and simple rhythms from all around the world, put together beautifully with Jo and Sarah´s great sensibility and obvious passion for playing music with each other.“ James Fagan - Thank Goodness It’s Folk, Sheffield Live! radio show – March 2021
“Sistere is a hugely entertaining musical journey that features contemporary dance tunes and emotional voice-and-percussion pieces.” Dave Haslam – Rock n Reel – March 2021
“I love it, congratulations. Well done both of you, your talents are amazing!! You deserve high recognition for a great album. The most original album I’ve heard in 12 months.“ Trevor Krueger Folk Show - March 2021
“Bright and breezy, optimistic sounds from Derbyshire duo, Sarah Matthews and Jo May: viola, violin and vocals from Sarah, plus Jo’s cornucopia of percussion.” Paul Mansfield – Living Tradition Magazine – March 2021
Genre: Contemporary folk
