The Mandrake Project UK
A blend of Celtic Bardism, West African Griot Roots, Classical virtuosity and Folk Rock. With band members from England, Senegal and Germany
9
songs
686
plays
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Acoustic western folk and traditional African styles. There is enormous dynamic range of the semi-operatic vocal of Ash Mandrake. the mid-section is other worldly and dream like. Cath's extended flute techniques are inspired and masterful.
Mother Mother
Acoustic African/Gypsy/30s: Sung in the Senegalese language Wolof, Sung from the guts with heart felt compassion and tenderness. Cath Hurley on flute and Ash Mandrake on Guitar build a genre of gypsy, NY 30s cafe and bushweld campfire.
Strange Stars Strange Stars
Acoustic Folk/World - Tastefully juxtaposed rather than fused. Beautiful poetry - wisdom. Stream of consciousness, powerful rhythmical mid section and thought provoking imagery.
Rolling Down Hill (Live) Rolling Down Hill (Live)
Eyes of Brown (Live) Eyes of Brown (Live)
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"...tight, well crafted, virtuosic and beautiful... Largely the music spoke for itself and was both fascinating and emotionally rewarding" (Fabulous Furry Folk, Glastonbury)
The live show combines the theatrical bardism of Ash Mandrake with the (other-) worldliness of the Senegalees Griot and the classical virtuosity of Cath The Piccolist (Hurley). Anchor this with bass from the profoundly experienced folk rock guru Daniel (Eberhart) Eid and you have an original blend of sounds and energy.
Superb musicianship intense live energy and hats, hats, hats. With their innovative blend of african, celtic and classical influences; see them live, and youll be in for a fascinating night of entertainment, punctuated by the theatrical mirth that has made this act a favourite.Have you performed in front of an audience?Yes, in The South West of the UK, but increasingly, we're pushing out.
Your musical influences
Daniel Ebl:
The Waterboys, Luka Bloom, Thin Lizzy, The Pogues
Cath The Piccolist:
classical: Avro Part Prokofiev Debussy Ravel Purcell
Folk: Flook Eliza Carthy Martha Tilston Micheal Mcgoldrick also Nina Simone Nick Drake Simple Kid Arcade Fire bjorkWhat equipment do you use?
When we're performing at Glastonbury, heavy wellies and lots of plastic bags.
United Kingdom
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807668
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