Angie Kirby is an environmentalist, artist, wordsmith and singer-songwriter from Cardiff, Wales.
From 2005 – 2019, she was the creator and lead singer / guitarist for Miss Maud’s Folly, (a Cardiff based troupe who described their style as folk gypsy jazz cabaret). More recently, Angie formed The Mignonettes with cellist and acclaimed composer Eloise Gynn and virtuoso violinist Bethan Frieze. In addition to performing original compositions, they arrange delicate renditions of traditional folk ballads, and haunting, mesmerising interpretations of medieval Sephardic music.
In 2008, Angie trained in Barcelona with opera coach Arianne Rees, focusing on classical soprano, along with the vocal styles synonymous with Arabic and Sephardic music. She has a rich, distinctive voice, which alternates between strong, deep and resonant and a delicate soprano with a “truly world-class vibrato”.
Her narrative style of songwriting highlights her skills as a storyteller, and whilst some songs take a more autobiographical approach, with stark observations on love, behaviour and desire, others are macabre folk tales full of dark imagery and menacing Dickensian characters.
When it comes to art and poetry, Angie is particularly inspired by nature, creating works for various projects and organisations, including Home, written for the climate change charity Size of Wales and Our Orchard, commissioned by Cardiff and Vale Health Charity. Angie is a passionate environmentalist and believes art and storytelling are essential to activism, each having the innate power to foster empathy and compassion, transforming the way we see the world.
Angie has also studied permaculture, horticulture and sustainability, and since 2020, has been working on the Deforestation Free Nation campaign with climate change charity Size of Wales, using her skills and creativity to inspire action on the climate and nature emergencies.
A keen collaborator, she is always interested to hear about new and exciting projects. Click here if you would like to get in touch.
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Hi Angie, I saw you perform at Hiraeth and your music was so beautiful. There was one track that I particularly loved but don’t know the name. Is there anywhere i can listen to your music and maybe you are able to give me a track list of what you played that night. Thank you so much. Warm wishes, Kalpana
Hi Kalpana, thank you for your lovely message and apologies for the late reply. Of the songs we played that night, two were mine (All the Lovers and Soft as Snow) and the other was a Sephardic lullaby called Durme Durme. As we’re quite a new trio we don’t have anything to share just yet, but we will be recording soon! If you like I can let you know when this will be available online? I’m so pleased you enjoyed our set. Thanks so much for getting in touch. Best wishes, Angie
Hello Angie…
Came across your page by accident as is so often the case when you go through the Interweb.
Glad to hear you are still being creative. Long may it successfully continue!
Hello Ralph! Thank you so much for your message. 🙂 Lovely to hear from you. I’m sorry it took me so long to respond! Hope you are well!