Born in Co.Antrim, Northern Ireland, Maria McAlister is an exceptional folk singer and pianist whose talent is causing quite a stir in the music scene. Maria performs a range of folk music from 1960s to modern day including Cara Dillon, Mary Black, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks and much more.
I am really pleased to announce the beginning of a new traditional group featuring myself on vocals and piano. The new group, known as Reelfolk, will be debuting in Belfast over the next few weeks. Check out http://profile.myspace.com/reelfolk1
Reelfolk combines exceptional talent with great warmth and empathy. With an extensive range of instruments and two vocalists, we are performing beautifully rendered songs, thought provoking slow airs and foot tapping reels and jigs.
Following a great year of weddings and gigs, I returned to the practise room determined to record some live music. With all the technology available these days, it was a little experiment I had wanted to try for a while. Despite a few wobbly moments trying to operate the trendy device, I have recorded a few folk songs live from my very own Sitting Room. Its very different from being in a Studio; there is only one person involved and you are playing and singing into a recorder the size of a mobile phone! But it was a lot of fun and I hope the simplicity of it all makes it more intimate and enjoyable for you. Why don’t you take a few minutes and check out the Sitting Room Session for yourself…