Kate Rusby (born 4 December 1973, Jessops Hospital, Sheffield), is an English folk singer and songwriter from Penistone, South Yorkshire. Sometimes known as The Barnsley Nightingale, she has headlined various British national folk festivals, and is regarded as one of the most famous English folk singers of contemporary times. In 2001 The Guardian described her as "a superstar of the British acoustic scene." In 2007 the BBC website described her as "The first lady of young folkies". She is one of the few folk singers to have been nominated for the Mercury Prize.
Biography
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BBC Reviews
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Sweet Bells 2008
Reviewed by Chris Long
A sincere and well-meant Christmas gift from one of the purest folk voices we have
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Awkward Annie 2007
Reviewed by Chris Long
Kate Rusby in a wonderful return to form...
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The Girl Who Couldn't Fly 2005
Reviewed by Chris Long
Latest from the Barnsley Nightingale, featuring contributions from Idlewild's Roddy...
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Underneath The Stars 2003
Reviewed by Chris Jones
...Just another, utterly spellbinding collection of trad and self-penned tunes...
Credits
| Role | Artist | Release |
|---|---|---|
| Vocal | The Poozies | Infinite Blue (1998) |
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