Folk Bands and Artists
Sophie Ramsay
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Sophie Ramsay combines old and new folk, singing songs from her native Scotland alongside originals with freshly poetic lyrics and European folk influences: her 2013 album ‘The Glassy Mountain’ was described as ‘undeniably beautiful’ (fRoots), ´Joanna Newsom meets Belle and Sebastian´(R2), and as ´timeless, outstanding… for those who really hear a song´ (Folk Music Worth Listening To). 2016 saw the release of her album of old Scots and Gaelic Songs ‘The Seas Between Us’: ´Atmospheric, elegant and beguiling, hers is an exciting new voice to carry Burns onwards.´ (Songlines). ‘Ethereal beauty translated into song’ (Folk Words) ‘Deeply moving’ (fRoots). Sophie accompanies herself with nylon string guitar, viola and recently occasional electronics. She has been touring the Scottish Highlands a lot recently with cellist/singer Sarah Smout, and is a member of respected folk group Mediaeval Baebes. Her voice opens the double Emmy nominated theme music for ITV’s Victoria.