Laura Cannell is a British composer and musician whose innovative work blurs the lines between folk, improvisation, and classical forms. Renowned for her atmospheric and evocative music, Laura's approach often involves drawing upon medieval and early renaissance music, interpreting them through an improvisational process and the use of overbowed fiddles and double recorders. This unique method allows her to coax out sonorities that feel both ancient and fresh, resonating with a haunting quality that is at once grounded in historical motifs and bristling with contemporary urgency.

Cannell’s catalog is marked by a profound engagement with the landscapes and history of rural England, as well as an incessant exploration of the boundaries of her instruments. Albums like "Midwinter Processionals" showcase her gift for crafting processional pieces infused with a solemn beauty, while "Bow & Creak" underscores her deep connection to the soil and soul of the English countryside. Exploratory and often improvisational, her work, such as the dynamic "Destruction Horizon" and the otherworldly "War Horses," reveals a sonic narrative rich in texture and depth. Laura Cannell's discography also includes festive releases like "New Christmas Rituals" and "Green Grows the Holly," which re-enchant traditional seasonal themes with her distinctive spellbinding style.

Genres

Experimental Folk

Spectra

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Latest Release

The Deer Are Small And The Rabbits Are Big

Laura Cannell

Album - 8 Tracks - Released August 23, 2024