Naomi Bedford was born into a family immersed in music and learnt to sing from the age of 5. In 2000 the Hartnoll brothers heard her singing at a Brighton party and co-opted her to sing & co-write their Top 20 Orbital hit ‘Funny Break’. With this record she appeared on Jools Holland’s show alongside REM and across the national media but she soon changed paths; first to explore India & then to raise a family.

In 2007, re-enthused by the folk & country songs she had first loved as a child, Naomi re-entered the musical sphere with a Mick Glossop produced album ‘Dark They Were And Golden Eyed’. The beginnings of her unique fusion of English & Americana roots were evident, capturing the enthusiastic attention of Bonnie Prince Billy with her cover of his song ‘Riding’…

2011 saw the release of Naomi’s 2nd album, ‘Tales from the Weeping Willow’, a collection of dark songs, laments & murder ballads. Combining duets & original song contributions from Paul Heaton & Justin Currie; musical contributions from such disparate talents as the wonderful nu-folk star Alisdair Roberts, blues guitar master Kris Dollimore & producer Gerry Diver, the album reworks key folk & country styles to showcase the full range of Naomi’s haunting vocals.

‘Tales From the Weeping Willow’ is a full realisation of her talent & a beguiling new take on this timely & timeless music. Four centuries of music in 52 minutes of magic which has received rave reviews from; fRoots, MOJO, The Independent, Folkworks and many more…

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