Jo Freya

Sax, vox piano loops. Composer who works with Blowzabella, Freya Abbott Ferguson, Coope Boyes and Simpson 6 piece for Michael Morpurgo shows. Creative music.

[Jo Freya @JoFreya]

Lovely looking in the diary and seeing the things coming up in April and May. NYFE, Blowzabella and Narthen all out and about.

[EFDSS @TheEFDSS]

Here's this week's Classic Folk!

Featuring @JoFreya, Artistic Director of the National Youth Folk Ensemble , alongside @EmilySmithmusic, @fayhield, @anaismitchell & @jeffersonhamer, @jackieoates, @AllanYnYFan, @kathryntickell, and many more favourites!

https://t.co/TPO6KtBJ62

[EFDSS @TheEFDSS]

Thank you @LeedsMusicDrama for hosting our first National #YouthFolk Ensemble Open Day of 2023. Great welcome & facilities! Thanks all the young musicians, and tutors @JoFreya, Bevan Morris & Sarah Matthews. Next FREE Open Day is 31 May @cecilsharphouse https://t.co/ZImyPiRyOD

[Jo Freya @JoFreya]

Hello from Germany, where I'm currently busy teaching some workshops in Torgau - here's a photo of the lovely castle! It's been a busy few months, and there's lots more to look forward to when I get back. See what’s in store in my April newsletter:

https://t.co/eWpOnPlS2Q

[Folk Weekend: Oxford @FolkWeekend]

Narthen lighting up the Quaker Meeting House and @LiveToYourLR this evening. #FWO2023

[Live to your Living Room @LiveToYourLR]

We're thrilled to be taking @FolkWeekend online for the fourth year! We'll be kicking things off with @narthenband tonight at 7.30pm UK time. Join @JoFreya, @fifrasercoope, Doug Eunson & Sarah Matthews for beautiful harmonies and stunning instrumentals.

https://t.co/ZJwUVXgjwl

[Folk Weekend: Oxford @FolkWeekend]

You've booked for their workshop on Saturday morning? Hope you're going to come see them perform on Friday night in the gorgeous surroundings of the Quaker Meeting House Get your ticket in advance to avoid missing out. @JoFreya https://t.co/lYeCpbhlGL

[Folk Weekend: Oxford @FolkWeekend]

Fancy being in a band? Want to improve your playing in sessions. Just fancy learning a new tune. Get your ticket and join the amazing musicians of Narthen @JoFreya Fi Fraser Sarah Matthews &Doug Eunson on Saturday mornign at @Pitt_Rivers https://t.co/zpWdA78N1o

[Live to your Living Room @LiveToYourLR]

Folk Weekend: Oxford has a special place in our hearts, as it's the festival Live to Your Living Room first sprang from! We can't wait to bring you two gigs from the festival next weekend. First up, @narthenband on Friday 14th April!

https://t.co/ZJwUVXgjwl

[Live to your Living Room @LiveToYourLR]

If you've been with us from the start, you'll know how important @FolkWeekend is to us, as it's where we sprang from! This year, we'll be livestreaming 2 gigs from the festival - @narthenband on 14th April and @emilygportman & @ConcertinaRob on the 15th!

https://t.co/VdFlA2R1F4

[Jo Freya @JoFreya]

As spring arrives, I’ve got lots to look forward to, including @FolkWeekend with @narthenband (+ livestreamed by @LiveToYourLR), some exciting workshops in Germany, and my next steps with @TheEFDSS National Youth Folk Ensemble.

Read all about it!
https://t.co/F1VRC2Qf0Z

[Oxfolk Ceilidhs @Oxfolk]

We have danced to some of the tunes published in Folk Tunes from the Women. Composers include @JoFreya #SueHarris @BryonyGriffith #JessArrowsmith @alisonrowley @Laurel_Swift #HelenGentile @harriet_edits @islaratcliff who have all appeared at Oxfolk or ceilidhs @FolkWeekend

[Mel Biggs Music @MelBiggsMusic]

So grateful to be included among such brilliant women tunesmiths! 🪗🎶 THANK YOU @kathryntickell @FaberMusic
#InternationalWomensDay #TunesFromTheWomen

[Jo Freya @JoFreya]

This year has already brought some big changes for me, including a new role as Artistic Director of the National Youth Folk Ensemble, and the end of our time with @moiraitrio. I’ve written a few lines about it all in my newsletter:

https://t.co/rGemUwNcLv

[Moirai @moiraitrio]

Dear friends - this has not been an easy decision but to quote Chaucer “All good things must come to an end”.

We have reached that time where we will be putting Moirai aside.

Please see our full farewell statement over on our Facebook page:

https://t.co/FAuHpwksil

[Jo Freya @JoFreya]

@PartridgeSamuel Thank you!

[EFDSS @TheEFDSS]

This week's Classic Folk leans a little bit towards the dark side...

Listen now to hear @MerryHell_band, @IAMKP, @MelroseQuartet, @TinManIcon, @ChrisWood_Music, @andycuttingbox, @AliceJonesMusic, @JoFreya, @jimcausley, @kathryntickell and many more!

https://t.co/pbxMuYaYpT