Artist description Lorraine Jordan is a highly acclaimed singer-songwriter who writes in a contemporary style and yet her thoughtful, melodic and powerful songs also reflect her Celtic heritage.

Music Style singer-songwriter in contemporary style, yet with Celtic influences

Musical Influences Joan Armatrading, Tracy Chapman, The Bothy Band among others

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Artist History Lorraine was born in Wales to Irish parents and has lived in Scotland for many years. She started her career in the folk clubs of South Wales, singing in an Irish/Welsh band called Mooncoin whilst still at school. Upon her move to Edinburgh she joined the Irish/Scottish band Malin Head and toured Europe extensively with them for a couple of years, playing in many of the major Folk Festivals. She left the band to pursue her songwriting and her solo career. She has recorded 3 CDs to date, the latest of which is "This Big Feeling", released on her own label. She continues to tour Europe with her band and will soon also be touring in the USA and Canada. Previous members of Lorraine's band have included: Steafan Hannigan (Sin E), Neil Davey (Anam), Niall O Callanain (Deiseal), Mairi Campbell and Tony MacManus.

Group Members Current member of Lorraine's band are: Gill Hunter - piano, accordion and vocals Kate-Bevan-Baker - cello, fiddle, vocals Ian Porteous - dgembe percussion Lorraine plays guitar and bouzouki also.

Instruments voice, guitar, bouzouki, piano, cello, fiddle, accordion, percussion

Albums "Inspiration" - (own label) "Crazy Guessing Games" (Lochshore) "This Big Feeling" (own label)

Press Reviews Too many to bore you with - here are just a couple (see web-site for more): "Glorious voice..striking..dynamic..hers is a voice for the ages" (Sing Out, USA) "faultless composition and strong arrangements all commanded by the voice of Celtic soul" (www.folking.com)

Additional Info Lorraine also tours in a duo with Gill Hunter.

Location EDINBURGH, Lothian - United Kingdom

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