Born and raised in the Netherlands, Catch The Sparrow (singer-songwriter Suze Terwisscha van Scheltinga) initially studied to be a jazz vocalist before her love for folk music brought her to the North East of England. She quickly became a fixture on the Newcastle folk scene, performing extensively throughout the region before relocating to London in 2024.
A natural storyteller with a keen ear for captivating melodies, her songs effortlessly cross boundaries of style and genre to create a sound that is uniquely her own. As she taps into folk ballads and fairytales, she introduces a colourful cast of scorned wives, sheltered princesses, free-spirited poets, and crossdressing adventurers, shedding a new light on timeless tales.
“...elaborate, fairy-like ballads on a bed of piano sounds ... with the violin seeking its own mercurial way throughout.” - New Folk Sounds
Sylvid are a new duo on London’s folk scene. Singer-songwriter Maria Mihailik and jazz-fusion artist Helena Day have collaborated to bring a soulful sound and lush harmonies to beloved traditional folk songs, with an emphasis on music from the Appalachian region.