Kate Rusby is steeped in her local traditions and this performance will showcase the carols and songs learnt through childhood in her native South Yorkshire. She will be performing new variations of familiar carols mostly unheard outside the area.
The evening’s performance follows the release of Kate’s second album of Yorkshire-inspired songs and carols in November 2011 and Kate is touring with her band, complete with brass quintet creating a rousing Christmas celebration.
The defining voice of contemporary English folk music, Kate Rusby’s exquisite interpretations of traditional songs and finely wrought self-penned tunes have won her an audience that reaches beyond the genre. A rare achievement for a folk artist but entirely understandable given Rusby’s expressive vocals that invest whatever she sings with irresistible emotional depth.
South Yorkshire has a very strong tradition of carol singing starting early November. Sunday lunchtimes see hundreds of carollers cram into various pubs in the locality to join in the unashamedly joyous singing – standing room only! At its heart, it represents an oral tradition, constantly evolving, passed down from generation to generation, with roots dating back over 200 years.
Highly regarded in the industry Kate’s many reviews include:
“And above all her voice remains a thing of extraordinary beauty” Mojo magazine 2011.
“Long recognised as her generation’s most outstanding interpretive singer of traditional material” R2 magazine 2011.
Huddersfield Town Hall
Wednesday December 14, 7.30pm
Tickets are priced at £20 (£12.50 under 16s)
Book online: www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls
Box Office: 01484 223200 / 01484 222444 / 01924 324501.
