Join historian Amy Jeffs, illustrator Gwen Burns, alongside musician and composer Natalie Brice for a special evening of storytelling and music to celebrate the release of Old Songs, an enthralling reimagining of traditional folk ballads.
Old Songs intertwines short stories, histories, lyrics and illustrations in a beautiful and evocative reimagining of traditional ballads. Sunday Times Bestselling historian Amy Jeffs and Illustrator Gwen Burns combine forces to create a rich compendium, singing of mystery, magic and, above all, humanity.
As well as discussing the rich folk history and musical significance of the music featured in Old Songs, we are delighted that Amy, Gwen and Natalie will be performing new and traditional arrangements of ballads live at this event.
Amy Jeffs is a Somerset-based author and artist, she has a PhD in Art History from Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, and specialises in medieval art and culture. Jeffs’ first book, Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain, was a Sunday Times bestseller, shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year and named a Times Historical Fiction Book of the Year. Her other books are: Wild: Tales from Early Medieval Britain and Saints: Legends of Heroes, Humans and Magic.
Amy Jeffs is a Somerset-based author and artist, she has a PhD in Art History from Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, and specialises in medieval art and culture. Jeffs’ first book, Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain, was a Sunday Times bestseller, shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year and named a Times Historical Fiction Book of the Year. Her other books are: Wild: Tales from Early Medieval Britain and Saints: Legends of Heroes, Humans and Magic.
Natalie Brice is a Frome-based actor-musician, composer, and teacher with over 20 years’ experience, encompassing everything from singing with The English Touring Opera through to writing and arranging music for film, theatre, commercial voiceover work, and collaborations with various artists. Most recently she sang on Sir Karl Jenkins’ latest work ‘One World’, performing at the UNESCO concert for world peace at the Brucknerhaus in Linz.
The discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. Your ticket includes a complimentary glass of wine.
