Lorraine was born in Wales to Irish parents and was based in Scotland for many years before her recent move to London. She was influenced by Irish music from a young age, and this, along with her contemporary influences is reflected in her powerful and melodic songs. She has released 3 CDs to much critical acclaim, has toured Europe extensively and has a growing audience in the USA and Australia.
Her latest album “A Light Over There†has just been released (July 2007) and is available in most record shops in the UK through “Proper Distributionâ€.
Lorraine performs both solo and with her line-up, accompanying her sings on guitar and bouzouki. She has played alongside such fine musicians as Richard Thompson, Loudon Wainright II, Dick Gaughan, Alan Stivell etc..
Previous musicians who have toured with Lorraine’s band have included Niall O’Callanain (Deiseal); Neil Davy (Anam); Steafan Hannigan (Sin E); Tony McManus, Mairi Campbell, Tim O..Leary and Pete Garnett (Moishe’s Bagel)
Here’s a sample of what’s been written, but you can read many more reviews by visiting Lorraine’s website www.lorrainejordan.net .
Lorraine is a prolific songwriter of startling literary and musical quality." North East Folk Magazine (England)
"Glorious voice…striking…dynamic…hers is a voice for the ages" Sing Out (USA)
"This Big Feeling oozes quality.." Rock N'Reel (England)
"This Big Feeling has it all: faultless compositions, talented musicians and strong arrangements all commanded by the voice of Celtic soul." www.folking.com (England)
"She is ever more welcome and eagerly awaited." Messaggero Venuto (Friuli/Italy)
“On first hearing, you’d think Lorraine Jordan is all heart and rhythm. Her songs, her playing, her singing are simply infectious. Listen again and her sharp-edged intelligence and clear-eyed perceptions become apparent. There’s structure there, too, but the bones don’t show because we’re so swept up in the emotion. There we are again, back to the heart.†Marilyn Rea-Beyer, Music Director, WUMB Folk Radio (Boston, USA)
“This Big Feeling is a masterful blending of the best elements of contemporary and traditional Celtic music, tied with ribbons of harmony, brought from a soul steeped in generations of musical excellence.†New England Entertainment Digest (USA)
Here’s a sample of Festivals that Lorraine’s played at so far:
The National Folk Festival (Australia) , The Blue Mountains Festival (Australia), Music from the Islands Festival (Tasmania), The Brunswick Folk Festival (Australia), Folkest (Italy), Festinal (Italy), Ladder Folk Festival (Israel), Hallein Festival (Austria), Gutenbrunn Festival (Austria), Festival Celtique (Chambery/France); Sidmouth International Folk Festival (England), Jersey Folk Festival (UK), Pontardawe Folk Festival (Wales); Edinburgh International Fringe Festival (Scotland), The Shetland Festival (Scotland), The Girvan Folk Festival (Scotland), Isle of Islay Folk Festival (Scotland), Stonehaven Folk Festival (Scotland); The Hebridean Festival (Scotland), Knockengorroch Festival (Scotland), Women In Tune Festival (Wales).
The last few years have seen her touring also with Planetwoman - a cultural collaboration of female musicians from both sides of the globe bringing together Celtic, Pacific and Maori musical traditions
Lorraine with Steve Fletcher (piano) and Davide Giovannini, 2007
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