Hilary James "elegant singing" (Daily Telegraph) has received much acclaim: quintessentially English but easily crossing the great musical divides from British ballads to blues and Berlioz.

She's famed too for an unlikely taste in bass instruments (she could turn up with her giant mandobass or slimline, semi-acoustic double bass), accompanying Simon on guitar on anything from Vivaldi to bluegrass and even managing a step-dance if the wind is in the right direction.

Laughing With The Moon

For the new CD, Laughing With The Moon, she returns to her roots with an evocative mix of traditional and original songs and tunes. She is joined by her long-time partner, Britain's leading hot-fingered mandolin virtuoso, fine fiddler and guitarist, Simon Mayor.

"One of Britain's finest voices" 
BBC Radio 4

"Hilary's bitter-sweet voice lends these melancholy blues a wonderfully dreamy, honey-dripping beauty. Lush." Rock 'n' Reel

"Songs were never sung as exquisitely."
Folk Roots

"A voice like an angel" 
Folk North West

"As a singer of folk songs, Hilary James has no peer"  Rock 'n' Reel

Hilary James' debut album - newly remixed, remastered and reissued

'Burning Sun' reached the top ten play list on BBC Radio 2. Plays followed on BBC Radio1, World Service and stations as far afield as Los Angeles and Latvia. A magical and atmospheric blend of folk songs and originals with haunting words and melodies. 'Burning Sun', includes the spell-binding folk tales of 'The Two Sisters' and 'Polly Vaughan' alongside Handel's beautiful lament, 'Laschia Ch'io Pianga' sung with a bell-like purity.A magical blend of folk songs, classics and originals.

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'Elegant singing' Daily Telegraph

'Wonderful - every track superb. For me, the best album of the 90's so far. Oozes class, with arrangements tailored like Saville Row suits.'
Folk North West