Was formed in 1984 to perform popular medieval, renaissance and traditional music, not in an `authentic way' but on a mixture of old and modern instruments. The musical background of the five players encompass folk, early music, classical and contemporary music. Their repertoire ranges from Bolivian carnival tunes to Yugoslav dances and Renaissance theatre songs, the only common thread being the spirit of Carnival. Out of this melting pot comes a style full of energy, a sense of fun and immediate rapport with the audience.
01 - The Sans Day Carol
02 - In Dulci Jubilo
03 - God Rest You Merry Gentlemen
04 - It Came Upon The Midnight Clear
05 - The Holly And The Ivy
06 - The Coventry Carol
07 - Ding Dong Merrily On High
08 - The Angel Gabriel
09 - Angels From The Realms Of Glory
10 - Infant Holy
11 - A Virgin Most Pure
12 - Unto Us A Boy Is Born
13 - Rejoice And Be Merry
14 - Joseph Dearest
15 - Personent Hodie
16 - On Christmas Night (Sussex Carol)
Maddy Prior: Vocals
Andrew Davis: Double Bass (3)
Andrew Watts: Vocals, Bagpipes [Flemish], Bassoon [C. 1815], Bassoon [Curtal], Clarinet [In C], Oboe [Shawm], Recorder, Arranged By
Bill Badley: Vocals, Banjo, Guitar, Guitar [Baroque, Gittern], Lute, Lute [Cittern], Mandolin, Mandolin [Mandocello]
Charles Fullbrook: Vocals, Bells [Cowbell, Small], Cymbal [Antique], Drums [Basel Trommel, Small And Medium Tabor], Glockenspiel, Percussion [Wood Blocks], Tambourine [Tambourin Provencal], Triangle
Charles Fullbrook: Vocals, Bells [Cowbell, Small], Cymbal [Antique], Drums [Basel Trommel, Small And Medium Tabor], Glockenspiel, Percussion [Wood Blocks], Tambourine [Tambourin Provencal], Triangle
Giles Lewin: Vocals, Recorder, Violin