Chris Leslie and na-mara

Quotes about na-mara

"…simple precision is perhaps the defining characteristic of na-mara's album. Continuity comes in the form of the quality of storytelling; and that's what na-mara do best: tell stories to which you can't but listen.”
Rock & Reel Magazine

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"You may put na-mara on the list of enjoyable English duos, such as veteran Knightley and Beer or young Cadie and Bloomer. Paul is an ingenious songwriter in the traditional vein…”
Folk World

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“ … 'The Bite' takes up where na-mara's previous collection left off with unpredictable gems aplenty gathered from the Celtic diaspora…. they turn an austere sound into elegant one with their voices displaying the required authority for such subjects. Punctuated with more epic dramas, this album is an education and a delight …”
Spiral Earth

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“…na-mara specialise in considered translations of songs from the French-speaking world, but even better are Paul's original songs exhibiting a keen sense of history. Simple but expert accompaniments and equally dextrous on instrumentals …”
fRoots

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“…Resplendent in both trad and self penned songs, ‘na-mara's album, The Bite’ is a fine testament to the songcrafters art…... na-mara have delivered an album strong on justice across history and borders...”
FATEA Magazine

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“……na-mara are a Hertfordshire duo who specialise in Celtic music in the true sense of the word: Irish, Breton, French, Spanish; all accompanied by guitar, mandolin, mandola. It’s almost impossible to categorise musically, other than with a generic Good stuff!...”
The Living Tradition

Quotes about na-mara

“…A visit to the na-mara website is also worth while as you can find not only biographies but also lyrics, sound bites and links to videos of some of the songs in live performance. All in all a truly rewarding experience and well worth your time – give the web site a try then buy the album…”
Folk Monthly

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“…They are elegant and skilled musicians on guitars, mandolins, mandola, and bandurria. This is powerful and well-performed stuff…”
Folk London

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“…I really hope to get an opportunity to catch them live, but if not their album is pretty remarkable on its own…”
Shreds & Patches Magazine

Forthcoming Dates

15 February 2012 20.30
Carrington Triangle Folk Club The Gladstone Inn, 45 Loscoe Road, Carrington, Nottingham, NG5 2AW

26 February 2012 (Time to be confirmed)
Alcester Winter Folk Festival, Alcester, Warwickshire (Info at 07788 536605)

18 May 2012 20.00
Cambridge Folk Club The Golden Hind, 355 Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1SP

20 May 2012 14.30
Friends of Ash Church, FAOC Ash Village, nr New Ash Green, Kent, A concert with songs of the International Brigade and in memory of the Niños (See www.ash-church.org.uk for more details of the church, TN15 7HD)

20 May 2012 20.00
Horsham Folk Club The Normandy Centre, Denne Road, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1JF

23 June 2012 Afternoon - timing to be confirmed Leigh On Sea Festival

28th July 2012 - timing to be confirmed Warwick Folk Festival