Lisa Knapp & Gerry Diver - Hinterland [CD]

Cat. no: ETTGM005CD
Format: CD
Barcode: 0730706016127
Release Date: 07 Mar 2025
Genre: Folk

Two of folk's most fearless innovators, Lisa Knapp and Gerry Diver, join forces for Hinterland--a captivating 9-track journey that reshapes English and Irish traditions into something bold and breathtaking

Featuring richly layered vocals, wide ranging instruments and powerful storytelling, the album explores themes of nature, history, place and folklore and winds an evocative thread through tradition and contemporary folk. Standout tracks include the atmospheric 'Hawk & Crow', the rhythmic 'Train Song', and the eerie ballad, 'Long Lankin'.

Hinterland enchants listeners with a fusion of emotive vocals and intricate instrumentals, delivering a seamless blend of the familiar and the unexpected.

Album launch event and UK tour in March 2025
Interview and performance on BBC Radio 4. BBC Radio 4 Front Row special 'Shipping Forecast' . Plays on BBC Radio 2 and 3, Soho Radio, Resonance FM, Podwireless, Folk London and RTE Radio.
Reviews in MOJO, The Observer, Songlines, RnR Magazine, BBC Music Magazine.
Lisa Knapp is a BBC Folk Award winner; Gerry Diver is acclaimed for his speech project and flm/TV scores.

CD Tracks: Hawk & Crow / Train Song / Star Carr / Monaghan Jig/Monks Jig Set / I Must Away Love / Long Lankin / Penumbra / Loving Hannah / Lass of Aughrim