ArtistInfo

Kirsty McGee

voc, g, *1972 GB
Singer / Musician / Songwriter of Folk, World and Pop

Kirsty McGee (born 1972) is a British singer-songwriter and guitarist from Manchester. She is well known within the British Folk scene although her music references Americana, Blues, Jazz and Rockabilly genres, and is influenced by the style of the Beatnik subculture. Her lyrics are typically deeply personal and introspective, and deal with a variety of subjects from politics to storytelling. She has worked with musicians such as Marc Ribot, Mike West, Danny Schmidt, Karine Polwart and Inge Thomson, and opened for Suzanne Vega, Eddi Reader and Capercaillie.

Instruments

• Vocals
• Guitar
• Flute
• Percussion
• Mandolin

Genres

• Folk
• World
• Pop
• Jazz
• Blues

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