Daphne’s Flight are an exceptional force in British music. Chris While, Helen Watson, Julie Matthews, Melanie Harrold and Miranda Sykes are among the UK’s most-loved and respected artists individually, but when they join forces on stage something magical happens.
Imagine, if you can, the instrumental sparkle and songwriting creds of The Traveling Wilburys combined with the striking vocal prowess of Sweet Honey In The Rock. Then add the warmth and down-to-earth humour of The Derry Girls and you’ll be somewhere in Daphne’s territory. They create a unique sound and energy which unites singer-songwriter, folk, blues and more.
To see five women-of-a certain-age singing and sharing their lives together is inspirational and empowering to women (and men!) of all ages and their sum equals much more than the individual parts – a status most ‘supergroups’ fail to reach. There is a transferable joy and energy between stage and audience, as these powerful women simply do what they do best.
Daphne’s Flight are survivors. Of the music industry, of relationships, of demons. Of life. They are stronger and wiser for those experiences and have made them into an entirely positive collective force.
In an era of playlists-by-genre, it takes bravery to combine such a rich variety of styles on one record and this eclecticism is its strength. To those ears Daphne’s Flight may be reaching for the first time – listen without prejudice, and join this celebration of longevity, equality, empowerment and friendship.
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