Performer Notes:

• Adapter: Robinson.
• Personnel: Ravi (kora); Mike Piggott (violin); Jerry Underwood (saxophone); Spencer Cozens (keyboards); Gerry Conway (drums); Miles Bould, Peter Lockett (percussion).
• Arrangers: Eliza Carthy; Huw Warren; June Tabor; Norma Waterson; Shirley Collins; Simon Nicol.
• A very focused and thematic collection of music, A Woman's Voice: First Person Singular features either songs written by female songwriters or written from a female perspective. This is refreshing, particularly because so much of popular music centers on the male perspective -- even songs by female performers and songwriters. It's also worth noting that all the performers are British and most practice a style of folk music, either traditional or contemporary. Some of the featured performers include Julie Murphy, Oliver Knight, Maddy Prior, June Tabor, Cilla Fisher, and many more. ~ Jason Birchmeier

Professional Reviews: Q (1/02, p.110) - 3 out of 5 stars - " ection of female voices...beyond folk traditionalism...slow and stately..."

Producer: Tony Engle

Format: CD (1 Disc); Stereo

Country: United Kingdom

Studio/Live: Studio

Release Date: 1 May, 2002

Label: Topic Records

Dimensions: 12.7 x 14 x 1.3 centimeters (0.10 kg)