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About George Sansome

With a passion for storytelling and a gift for tapping into the human experience, George Sansome is a singer who gets right to the roots of what traditional music is all about. Refreshingly open, expressive and engaging, his performances place a spotlight on human stories, with masterful guitar arrangements that showcase impressive skills whilst giving the songs themselves the space to shine. Taking inspiration from the likes of Nic Jones and Martin Carthy, he delivers a sound that appears stripped back and effortless, yet is brimming with hidden complexities.

Focusing on archive material, George seeks out songs that strike a chord at a personal level, before bringing them vividly to life for today’s audiences. Whether he’s reviving long-lost rarities or approaching well-known favourites, he looks to subvert expectations and offer new perspectives. Ultimately, his work is focused on emotional connection, providing a moving experience that will stay with you long after a gig has ended.

Having honed his craft playing with BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominees Granny’s Attic since 2009, George has come into his own as a singer, musician and composer. His solo work is an opportunity to further develop his own distinctive voice and pursue different directions. In 2020, George released his self-titled debut album, which was well received by reviewers and audiences alike, and was listed as one of Songlines magazine’s “Essential 10 Folk Albums of 2020”.

Alongside Granny’s Attic, George performs in a duo with Matt Quinn, and often collaborates with other musicians, lending his vocals, guitar, and bouzouki to a variety of projects. In 2020 George was invited by Janis Ian to take part in her Better Times project. Alongside Sophie Crawford, George founded Queer Folk, who are working to explore queer folk songs and develop the LGBTQIA+ community on the trad folk scene.

With a passion for storytelling and a gift for tapping into the human experience, George Sansome is a singer who gets right to the roots of what traditional music is all about. Refreshingly open, expressive and engaging, his performances place a spotlight on human stories, with masterful guitar arrangements that showcase impressive skills whilst giving the songs themselves the space to shine. Taking inspiration from the likes of Nic Jones and Martin Carthy, he delivers a sound that appears stripped back and effortless, yet is brimming with hidden complexities.

Focusing on archive material, George seeks out songs that strike a chord at a personal level, before bringing them vividly to life for today’s audiences. Whether he’s reviving long-lost rarities or approaching well-known favourites, he looks to subvert expectations and offer new perspectives. Ultimately, his work is focused on emotional connection, providing a moving experience that will stay with you long after a gig has ended.

Having honed his craft playing with BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominees Granny’s Attic since 2009, George has come into his own as a singer, musician and composer. His solo work is an opportunity to further develop his own distinctive voice and pursue different directions. In 2020, George released his self-titled debut album, which was well received by reviewers and audiences alike, and was listed as one of Songlines magazine’s “Essential 10 Folk Albums of 2020”.

Alongside Granny’s Attic, George performs in a duo with Matt Quinn, and often collaborates with other musicians, lending his vocals, guitar, and bouzouki to a variety of projects. In 2020 George was invited by Janis Ian to take part in her Better Times project. Alongside Sophie Crawford, George founded Queer Folk, who are working to explore queer folk songs and develop the LGBTQIA+ community on the trad folk scene.

Supremely skilled, stylish, nimble and highly musical.
Living Tradition
There’s a lot to be said for Sansome’s uncluttered approach, he has the vocals and guitar skills to stand alone.
Folk Radio UK
He manages to convey simplicity and complexity at the same time – one of the hardest things for an artist to do.
Janis Ian
About George Sansome