Kate Rusby - Little Lights

(June 2001) 11 tracks: Playing Of Ball, I Courted A Sailor, Withered And Died, Merry Green Broom, Let The Cold Wind Blow, Canaan's Land, Some Tyrant, William And Davy, Who Will Sing Me Lullabies, Matt Hyland, My Young Man.

England's darling singer. Guest musicians include Ian Carr, John Doyle, Darryl Scott, Ewan Vernal, Andy Seward, Danny Thompson, Andy Cutting, Mairtin O'Connor, Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker, Malcolm Stitt, Tim O'Brien, Alison Brown and Keith Angel plus some surprises. Additional vocals from Eddi Reader, John Jones, Tim O'Brien and Darryl Scott.

"The brightest light in English folk music, Rusby is blessed with a delightful voice, an engaging, down-to-earth personality, and refreshing musical integrity" (Daily Telegraph)

"The finest female folk singer to hit the scene in
two decades" (The Times)

"She's a great singer, not just a great folk singer" (The Guardian)

"Folk music does not get much cooler" (Q)

"The most beautiful voice in England" (The Guardian)