"WHEN the sea is everywhere
from horizon to horizon ..
when the salt and blue
fill a circle of horizons ..
I swear again how I know
the sea is older than anything else
and the sea younger than anything else."
from "North Atlantic", Carl Sandburg, 1922
South London duo Salt & Blue are multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Jessica, described by Nigel Eaton as “one of the best hurdy-gurdy players in Britain, with a superb driving styleâ€, and the uniquely haunting cellist Jakob. Together they have been described as spine-tingling and hypnotic.
Salt & Blue’s inspiration derives from many sources: Jessica’s love of traditional music from England, France and Eastern Europe; Jakob’s Icelandic heritage, and the passion that both of them have for all forms of contemporary music. Taking its cue from the hurdy-gurdy, their music is primarily drone-based, and explores both traditional and original material, with unconventional use of instruments and voice.
Currently they are nearing completion of their first album.
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