Classical Ensembles - MARIA MCALISTER (Acoustic Folk Singer)

MARIA MCALISTER (Acoustic Folk Singer)

Maria McAlister

BACKGROUND?
As a teenager, I played classical piano and violin and was delighted to take flight to Canterbury where I studied Music. Over the following six years, I working in the arts, from PR to Management. However, in 2007, I decided it was time to get back to the piano and start singing for my supper!

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT TO HEAR?
My set list includes a range of folk music from Mary Black, Cara Dillon and Paul Brady to the Pretenders, Fleetwood Mac and the Dixie Chicks. Depending on the occasion and venue, I will tailor the music to suit the listeners.

In addition to performing solo, I am working with guitarist Jim Rainey. Our set list combines a few folk tunes with more recent releases by the likes of Amy Winehouse, KT Tunstall and Duffy.

More recently, I have joined Reelfolk, a four piece traditional group in Belfast. Reelfolk combines exceptional talent with great warmth and empathy. With an extensive range of instruments and two vocalists, Reelfolk perform beautifully rendered songs, thought provoking slow airs and foot tapping reels and jigs.

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