O'Hooley and Tidow

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"Blessed with sensitivity, coupled with a great sense of humour, Belinda and Heidi write creatively, expressing new ideas both lyrically and musically in a beautiful way." - Nic Jones

Belinda O'Hooley (The Unthanks) and Heidi Tidow are the dapper gentlewomen behind the groundbreaking Silent June; one of MOJO Magazine's Top 10 Folk Albums of 2010. Hailed as pioneers of innovative chamber-folk, their music defies easy description, crossing folk and classical boundaries with a hint of burlesque theatricality. Their beautifully unusual songs touch on everything from dark folk tales, cross-dressing historical figures through to the invisibility of the elderly and the global economy, yet are always sure to tug on your heart-strings. Their new album The Fragile, released in February 2012, sees them touring the country with their irresistible blend of striking arrangements, sublime harmonies and cheeky Northern banter.

Praise for Silent June:
A MOJO Magazine Top 10 Folk Album of 2010
Spiral Earth Best Debut 2011
Fatea Records Innovation Award 2011

'Striking and refreshingly ambitious. A bold, unsettling debut.' - The Observer

'Gorgeous'**** - The Financial Times

'Hard to resist' - Uncut

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