Introduced to the world with whisky at birth, she’s captivated audiences with her soulful melodies, rich lyricism, unassuming charm and wicked laugh. With a style of writing equally as eclectic as her background, she delivers an old soul voice with a unique perspective.

Mara has recently completed a new album, featuring string arrangements by Poppy Ackroyd and illustrations by Becky Lu. Together with her band, Mara is spending 2018 performing a series of UK shows and collaborating with community choirs around the country.

Mara gratefully acknowledges Arts Council England and the Musicians Union for their support.

Of her most recent collaboration with community choirs:

“Mara Simpson is an incredible singer, songwriter and artist. Seeing her perform recently at St John’s Bethnal Green with the community choir and seeing what she is giving to each of the communities she performs with was a truly humbling experience. Mara is a beautiful performer, and this format is an original, well-thought out initiative to engage local communities across the UK.”

Lucie Watson, music reviewer

“…It was a privilege to be part of your music, and hear your amazing singing and guitar playing. I have seen Beatles, Stones, Dylan, Baez, Sandy Denny , John Rembourne etc the first time round, more recently and importantly Joni Mitchell and Nancy Griffiths and I think you have the originality, command, skill and sheer beauty in your music of any of them.”

London choir participant

Other quotes:

“Soulful, sincere, warm, rich and intimate. The songwriting is stunning.”

New Zealand Musician Magazine

“Simpson’s influences come from a veritable melting pot of acoustic genres, the result is a perfectly balanced blend of folk, blues, and Americana”

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