Michell, Pfeiffer & Kulesh

MICHELL, PFIEFFER & KULESH

"Tremendous"
-Mike Harding

"Exquisite"
-Folking.com

"Entrancing"
-FATEA

Michell, Pfeiffer & Kulesh are an all-female close harmony folk trio that brings together the exciting talents and exquisite voices of award-winning singers and songwriters Odette Michell, Karen Pfeiffer and Daria Kulesh.

Their stunning three-part vocal harmonies bring to life spellbinding folk tales, expertly woven together with a vibrant international twist - a project that would never transpired had it not been for the lockdowns, when three of the busiest female performers on the folk scene found themselves somewhat less occupied than before. Introducing Stage winners at The Great British Folk Festival 2023 by public vote, they wow their audiences with a deeply moving, exciting and unique live show. Theirs is a unique cross-cultural, multi-lingual, multi-instrumental collaboration, turning familiar folk tunes into something fresh and powerful.

Described as

"Tremendous" (Mike Harding), "Exquisite" (Folking) and "Entrancing" (FATEA)

Press Reviews

“Folksongs that tell stories of female empowerment and a desire for peace... As relevant as ever in our current times”

- Morning Star ★★★★★

“Beautiful harmonies enhanced by being sung in three different languages... Carries messages of peace and female empowerment…”

- Folk London ★★★★★

“An astute mix of traditional and original songs with arrangements that delight the ear... A special joy is the trio's close harmony singing - so tight that you couldn't blow smoke between them... Hauntingly beautiful...”

- Songlines ★★★★

“...The three singers perform their chosen material with care and attention to detail, with excellent accompaniment and, best of all, with delightful vocals whether solo or in glorious harmony... the heartfelt delivery of three very fine musicians.”

- RNR Magazine

“Passion and poignancy mark this as a debut album that is surely a curtain raiser for a long career ahead...”
- Irish Music Magazine

“Individually, all three are outstanding performers, together they are unrivalled”

- Folking Magazine

"Michell, Pfeiffer & Kulesh wowed with their eclectic mix of languages and harmonies...three very different artists just bouncing off each other in perfect marriage"

- Folk & Honey

Listen / Buy the debut album 'FLOWERS' Here!

Michell, Pfeiffer & Kulesh's highly anticipated full-length debut album 'Flowers' was released in June 2024. The album features notable contributions from Phil Beer, Johnny Dyer, Marina Osman and Katrina Davies and is stunningly produced by Jason Emberton. Below are a selection of taster tracks from the album, please buy the album via Bandcamp HERE!

About

Odette Michell (England) is an award-winning British folk singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who's sound is deeply rooted in the English folk tradition. Odette plays guitar, bouzouki and accordion and has played alongside Show of Hands and Seth Lakeman, as well as opening for the likes of Martin Carthy and Phil Beer. Her 2019 debut album 'The Wildest Rose' was met with critical acclaim, making several of the end of year best-of lists. Odette has since appeared at Celtic Connections, has headlined three solo UK tours and was winner of the 'Female Artist of The Year' at the 2019 FATEA Awards. www.odettemichell.com

Karen Pfeiffer (Germany) burst onto the British folk scene only four years ago as one half of the Anglo-German duo Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer. Having extensively toured their shows in the UK and around the world, Karen is wooing audiences not only with her natural theatricality and life affirming playful energy, but also with her “seriously impressive, mezzo-soprano voice: one that would not be out of place on the opera stage.” (The Living Tradition). The finishing touches to have audiences melt in her hands are her oatcake-induced Swabian-Staffordshire accent and her legendary German humour. www.paulwalkermusic.co.uk

Daria Kulesh (Russia) has been described by Mike Harding as “one of the finest voices and one of the most intriguing and interesting songwriters on the present folk scene”. Mixing her Eastern roots with Western folk influences, she creates an original and exciting sound, full of passion and magic. Born in Russia but based in the UK for the last 15 years, she fearlessly explores her heritage and turbulent family history in Ingushetia (North Caucasus) with songs that "aren't just sung, but lived". She has toured extensively and has three award-winning solo albums to her name. www.daria-kulesh.co.uk