Georgia Lewis - The Bird Who Sings Freedom (2017)

The Bird Who Sings Freedom is the debut album by Georgia Lewis, who has been hailed as the best voice to emerge from the English folk scene in recent years. Well-worn traditional songs sit alongside two Lewis originals, an AE Housman poem and, opening the album, a setting of the words of Maya Angelou. Throughout, Lewis seeks the timeless themes in old words. Stories of love and loss, conflict, betrayal. Produced by Lewis with Josh Clark (Kate Rusby's Life In A Paper Boat), the album features musicians including percussionist Evan Carson (Sam Kelly & the Lost Boys) and Tom Sweeney alongside longtime bandmates Rowan Piggott and Felix Miller. The Bird Who Sings Freedom is a glorious cocktail of modern folk influences, a potent statement of intent and a first glimpse at a burgeoning talent who looks set to put her stamp on English folk music.

Tracklist:

01. Georgia Lewis - The Bird Who Sings Freedom
02. Georgia Lewis - Until One Day
03. Georgia Lewis - Gypsies
04. Georgia Lewis - Stonecutter Boy
05. Georgia Lewis - True Lover
06. Georgia Lewis - Unfortunate Lass
07. Georgia Lewis - Wife of Usher's Well
08. Georgia Lewis - Must I Be Bound
09. Georgia Lewis - Trees They Do Grow High
10. Georgia Lewis - A Royal Game
11. Georgia Lewis - Lady Diamond