One of the most celebrated folk artists of her generation, Nancy Kerr will headline the milestone 50th anniversary National Folk Festival in Easter 2016.
Over her esteemed career, Kerr has worked on more than 27 folk albums and been awarded six titles from BBC Radio 2, most recently winning the 2015 BBC Folk Singer of the Year prize.
Now the radical folk music mythologist will bring her distinctive narratives of motherhood, love and conflict to the stage at the National Folk Festival in Canberra next Easter.
Joining Kerr in her performance is life and musical partner James Fagan, the legendary bouzouki player.
The duo’s highly energetic performances are a favourite with Australian audiences and are sure to deliver captivating harmonies and riveting instumentals in their first Australian appearence for many years.
The five-day event in the nation’s capital will feature music from over 200 artists including the likes of The Little Stevies, Frencham Smith and Doctor Stovepipe.
The full artist lineup is available on the event Facebook page, with thefabulous 50thNational Folk Festival taking place at Easter, Thursday March 24 – Monday March 28.
