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With a passion for storytelling and a
gift for tapping into the human experience, George
Sansome is a singer who gets right to the roots of what
traditional music is all about. Refreshingly open, expressive and
engaging, his performances place a spotlight on human stories, with
masterful guitar arrangements that showcase impressive skills whilst
allowing the songs themselves the space to shine. Taking inspiration
from the likes of Nic Jones and Martin Carthy, he delivers a sound that
appears stripped back and effortless, yet brimming with hidden
complexities.
Focusing on archive material, George
seeks out songs that strike a chord at a personal level, before
bringing them vividly to life for today’s audiences. Whether he’s
reviving long-lost rarities or approaching well-known favourites, he looks to subvert expectations and
offer new perspectives. Ultimately, his work is focused on emotional
connection, providing a moving experience that will stay with you long
after a gig has ended.
Having honed his craft playing with
BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominees Granny’s Attic for the last 13
years, George has come into his own as a singer, musician and composer.
Alongside Granny’s Attic, he performs regularly in a duo with Matt Quinn, as well as with
Leeds-based ceilidh band Captain Bullhead. He
is also keen to collaborate on a wide range of other projects. He
appeared in Mick Ryan’s folk opera Here At The Fair, was a
guest on Pete Morton‘s 2020
album A Golden Thread, and was invited by Janis Ian to take part in her Better Times project.
George’s solo work is an opportunity
to further develop his own distinctive voice and pursue different
directions. In 2020, he released his self-titled debut album, which
was well received by reviewers and audiences alike, and was listed as
one of Songlines magazine’s “Essential 10
Folk Albums of 2020”. George has also established Queer Folk with Sophie Crawford, through which
he is working to explore queer folk songs and develop the LGBTQIA+
community on the trad folk scene.
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