Tamsin is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and film-maker with roots in the traditional dance tunes of the British Isles. Her debut solo album FREY (Penny Fiddle Records, 2022) established her as a rising star on the folk scene, with The Guardian praising her “beautiful, filmic compositions for accordion, harp, whistle and voice”. Exploring themes of chronic illness and environmental grief, FREY offers a poignant reflection on the human experience, whilst her forthcoming album The Meeting Tree celebrates connection, nature and the joy of sharing tunes with friends. Tamsin will perform with long term collaborators Sid Goldsmith (cittern/concertina) and Rowan Elliott (fiddle).
“Tamsin Elliott’s FREY rubber-stamps the arrival of a new British talent, full of beautiful, filmic compositions for accordion, harp, whistle and voice” – The Guardian
“In a word, sublime. Few albums this year have taken us on such a magical journey” – Tradfolk
“It’s a very human record in which the many cross-cultural influences magnificently coalesce to transcend hardship and distress” – Songlines ****
