I first learned traditional songs as a child at a village school in Charsfield, Suffolk (Ronald Blythe later wrote about the village in his book ‘Akenfield’ ). I then went to a convent boarding school on the Isle of Thanet, where I learned piano. When I left there, I went to live in France, before moving to London and working as a music journalist in print and radio.
In 1998, I released my first solo album, Night Visiting Songs, moved to Wales, and found I couldn’t stop. I met guitarist Julian Hayman, who was playing with Jon Langford of the Mekons, and together we made four more albums. Later, guitarist Edward James Mugford joined the group.
I now live in Wales, recording in my home studio with my collection of harmoniums. My albums to date are:
Night Visiting Songs (‘Greig’s techno-minimalist approach to folk music offers a genuine new pathway.’ Sunday Times)
Down in the Valley (‘Gently haunting and often plain lovely.’ Observer)
Llangennith soothing sonic atmosphere of light, space, and calm: blissful’ Mojo)
Winter Woods (‘Weaves tales of a quiet gothic terror, most infused with romance, suspense, and real beauty.’ Mojo)
Quite Silent (‘Flows along like water through a sacret glade.’ Terrascope)
We have been performing a multi-media piece entitled ’I Sing of A Maiden’ which has been shown at Chapter Theatre, Cardiff and will soon appear at the Muni Theatre, Pontypridd
Tracks from Charlotte and Julian’s sessions with Johan Asherton appear on a new compilation, John Barleycorn, issued on Cold Spring records.
Charlotte’s novel, A Girl’s Guide to Modern European Philosophy, is published in June 2007 by Serpent’s Tail.
Meanwhile you can download our recent Resonance Radio session for free from Woven Wheat Whispers:
http://www.wovenwheatwhispers.co.uk/Label-Review-Charlotte_G reig.htm
