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Press Quotes

“...a moving paean to the lives of women from the North-East of England, from the fêted to the altogether more obscure.. ear-catching three-part vocal harmonies..

an uplifting foot-tapping delight.”

-Songlines Magazine (4 Stars)

 

“Blows struck and awareness raised, Howay The Lasses adds another keystone

to the North East musical legacy.”

-At The Barrier

 

“Howay the Lasses gives a new life to these sometimes unsung heroines, scientists, artists and social reformers who have reshaped our society by their example.

An intriguing concept album to savour”

-Bright Young Folk

 

“A testament to true stories of female empowerment set amid the stereotypically patriarchal landscape of the North East, this is a terrific and highly listenable album, the fact that it is just Howay The Lasses Vol 1 fuelling anticipation of what other unsung heroines they have to illuminate.”

-Folking.com

 

“..this is an enjoyable album to listen to telling the stories of women who otherwise may behidden from history. With great vocals and instrumentals and intended as a first volume, we can eagerly

look forward to the second.”

-The Morning Star

 

“A track that sits comfortably with the traditions of this great club but also looks to the future and celebrates the beginnings of something new and exciting.”

-NUFC Women: Matchday programme on “Howay The Lasses”St James’ Park, 27th Nov 2022

 

“This album.. is a powerful lesson to our society as it manages to highlight, with the thoughtful use of words and strong melodies, the obstacles these women had to face - an empathetic experience all round.”

-Bright Young Folk

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