Title: The Sorrow Songs (Folk Songs Of Black British Experience) Artist: Angeline Morrison Label: Topic Records Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 714822046114 Genre: Folk Release Date: 2022-11-18 Number of Discs: 1
Acclaimed Christian Raphael Prize winner's debut for Topic Records, produced by Eliza Carthy The Sorrow Songs: Folk Songs of Black British Experience is the upcoming record by Cornwall-based folk singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Angeline Morrison, her debut for on the historic Topic Records label. Produced by Eliza Carthy and featuring some of her beautiful, soaring string arrangements, The Sorrow Songs was recorded in Cornwall at Cube Studios and is a work of what Angeline calls 're-storying.'Angeline Morrison began to wonder if she could discover more about the lives of these ordinary and extraordinary Black ancestors, and create an album of songs in the sonic style of UK folk and traditional music, in the hope that this silent space could then begin to be filled with stories. With the help of Arts Council National Lottery funding, Angeline began what became a year of research into this neglected area of Black British history. The Sorrow Songs: Folk Songs of Black British Experience is the result. The stellar line-up of musicians on this album includes Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (anglo concertina, melodeon, vocals), Clarke Camilleri (guitar, banjo, vocals), Hamilton Gross (violin, vocals), Rosie Crow (piano, vocals), Alex Neilson (drums, vocals), Eliza Carthy (violin, fiddlesticks, vocals), Angeline Morrison (vocals, autoharp, double bass) and features Martin Carthy on the album's closing track.Angeline Morrison was also recently awarded the prestigious Christian Raphael Prize, supported by Cambridge Folk Festival. She is the fourth recipient of one of the most significant competitions throughout the country, for key emerging talent in this genre of music The Sorrow Songs: Folk Songs Of Black British Experience is out October 7 on Topic Records with the vinyl release to follow in early 2023.1. Interlude - Some Terrible Habits2. Unknown African Boy (d.1830)3. Black John4. Interlude - These Little Ones5. The Beautiful Spotted Black Boy6. Mad-Haired Moll O'Bedlam7. Interlude - Nobody Round Here Likes It8. The Hand Of Fanny Johnson9. Cinnamon Water10. Hide Yourself11. Cruel Mother Country12. Interlude - In The Village13. The Flames They Do Grow High14. Interlude - Need Not Apply15. Go Home16. Slave No More
