... The contemporary messenger of ancient tradition ... A voice of delicate power and beauty...
Iona Leigh’s unique sound has been described as gorgeous vocals floating over a folk tinged musical backdrop, with an intermingled sense of both tradition and the contemporary. While her music is cleverly catchy, it washes over the listener with a serenity that is rare in the modern pop world, and the stories contained within her songs come to life with foot stomping rhythms, melodic arrangements and vivid lyrical imagery. Iona’s talent for song-writing is clear from her poignant lyrics, which make reference to nature, ancient legends and myths. But it is her striking voice, drawing comparisons to such individual artists as Sheila Chandra and Tori Amos, that heralds her arrival as a significant new artist.
city
London
state/country
GB
time
? - present
highschool
Forres Academy '00
college
Thames Valley University '06
Website
Influences
Allison Kraus & Union Station, Frou Frou, Kate Rusby, Annie Lennox, Cara Dillon, Karine Polwart, Sade, Deva Premal, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Mike Scott & The Waterboys, Dolores O'Riordan, Loreena McKennitt, Van Morrison, Dixie Chicks, Deva Premal, Sheila Chandra, Sarah MaLachlan, Jewel, Crowded House, Mouth Music.
