Dragonsfly
Dragonsfly have kindly contributed their song 'The River' to the 'Earth Stars' CD. They are an inimitable union of acoustic musicians who weave together instruments as diverse as hurdy-gurdy, mandolin, tabla, electric bass, bouzouki & saxophones, and are fronted by the distinctive & rare talent of lead vocalist & bagpiper Maya Preece. The line up includes Cliff Stapleton (ex Blowzabella), Daygan Robinson, Nathan Williams, Tom Simenauer (Goma, Krishna Das), Duncan Moss (Shave the Monkey) & Thrisha Haldar.
This vibrant & original band interlace new & old songs, instrumentals & dance pieces inspired by their personal experiences & musical backgrounds, ranging from Celtic to Eastern, medieval to contemporary rock. The result is a musical landscape of groove driven music that is passionate, high energy, tender & entrancing. The music celebrates community & the spirit of the land, enchanting the audience to sing, dance & be stirred.
The band has made its mark at many UK festivals including Glastonbury, The Big Green Gathering & Quest, as well as playing concerts to a dedicated following across the UK. Dragonsfly members have also worked on solo projects with other artists, including Daevid Allen, Rory McLeod, Page & Plant, Eliza Carthy, Paul Weller, Shiela Chandra & Billy Bragg.
Dragonsfly recorded their first album 'Dragonsfly' in 2000 & their second CD is due for release in Summer 2004. So if you'd like to hear more of their music, check out their web pages!
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