Folk on the Moor: Louise Jordan

New Forest singer and songwriter Louise Jordan returns to Folk on the Moor to perform songs from her four recordings alongside new material on Sunday 10th April 2016.

Reviewing a live performance, The Telegraph described Louise’s music as having ‘A stirring, lilting grace… She also has an engaging stage presence… featured in Vogue this year as a rising star’  The Telegraph. Louise’s music has been described as ‘Absolutely, totally and completely, brilliant”’ by Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2 ‘a master class in song writing’  R2 and ‘absolutely glorious”  FATEA Magazine.

Louise has had support from Help Musicians UK who awarded her an Emerging Excellence Grant to produce her third album and she has been part of the English Folk Dance and Song Society’s Aspire Programme for the development of emerging artists working with producer Stu Hanna (Show of Hands, Seth Lakeman, Megson) as a mentor.

Louise has a wealth of experience behind her in many areas having studied law, worked as a youth worker and in youth justice before training and working as a teacher in challenging schools in east London as part of the Teach First graduate scheme. Whilst working as a project manager for Shelter and studying for a Masters (MA) in Human Rights Louise discovered folk clubs. ‘I believe these experiences’ she says ‘have informed the direction of my songwriting and performing. I write and choose songs which explore the human condition and which people can relate to.’

With four recordings, nine UK and two European tours already under her belt, Louise Jordan is back on the road visiting venues across the UK. A truly independent musician, Louise continues to win support across the country with a stream of exceptional reviews and some national radio play to boot. Credited as writer, engineer and producer Louise also sings, plays guitar and piano.

Copies of Louise’s recordings are available for digital download now, on Amazon and iTunes. Physical copies can be purchased at performances throughout Louise’s album launch tour or by emailing music@louisejordan.co.uk.

Folk on the Moor meets at 7.45pm at The Westward Inn, Lee Mill PL21 9EE. More information is available online at www.moorfolk.co.uk. Tickets cost £10 and seats can be reserved by emailing folkonthemoor1@gmail.com.