Together they mix renaissance, modern and ethnic instruments - putting their inimitable stamps on a range of familiar and not-so-familiar festive fare.
With an extensive experience in folk, medieval, world and classical music between them, the singer and players tells the Christmas story in a variety of ways, the likes of ‘I Saw Three Ships’, ‘While Shepherds Watched’, ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen’ and ‘The Holly Ivy’ are revealed as versatile, striking pieces of music with words to match.
The group have also released “The Best Of Maddy Prior and The Carnival Band” which collects twenty two tracks from across their career.
The group will be playing on Wednesday December 21 at St John’s The Evangelist Church, Oxford. Doors: 7.30pm Tickets £22.00 Box Office: 01865 613507