Michell
Award-winning folk singer-songwriter
★★★★ "Self-penned tracks that could easily pass as coming from the folk tradition"
SONGLINES
★★★★ "​An absolute masterclass in how to deliver a traditional song"
NORTHERN SKY​​
"Michell has an instinct for a narrative - all the songs here are originals, steeped in tradition but not trapped by it. Highly enjoyable." - THE OBSERVER
"Beautifully written, beautifully sung, beautifully played and beautifully produced, The Wildest Rose deserves acclaim as one of the stand-out debuts of 2019" - fROOTS
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"One of the brightest new names to have emerged full-grown on the country’s folk
scene in recent years" - FOLK RADIO UK​
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"Odette Michell has the potential to be one of this generation's comparison points"
"..An inspiration" - FATEA Magazine
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2024
FATEA
NOMINEE
*MICHELL, PFEIFFER & KULESH
2020
FOLKING
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2019
FATEA
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WINNER
WATCH THE TEASER FOR 'THE WOODLARK & THE FIELDFARE'
THE NEW SINGLE FEATURING NINEBARROW HERE
Odette's New Album 'The Queen of the Lowlands' is OUT NOW!
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'The Queen of the Lowlands', the much-anticipated new studio album boasting an enviable line-up of featured guest musicians including Chris Leslie (Fairport Convention/Albion Band), Phil Beer (Show of Hands) and Ninebarrow is OUT NOW and available to buy directly from the Store or from the Talking Elephant Records record label - as well as via all online platforms!
The album was released alongside a very special London album launch in June with special guests Phil Beer and Stu Hanna, and with both the first single and the title track receiving early airtime on BBC Radio 2's The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe, the release has amassed glowing reviews in both local and national media and has already made multiple Album of the Week lists within just days of it's release.
"Michell has an instinct for a narrative - all the songs here are originals, steeped in tradition but not trapped by it. Highly enjoyable." THE OBSERVER
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"This is an exceptional album, I can't see how it could be improved, and confirms what many have know for some time, in Odette Michell we are privileged to have one of the great folk writers and performers in our midst" FATEA MAGAZINE
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New single 'The Woodlark & The Fieldfare' ft. Ninebarrow - out now!
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'The Woodlark & The Fieldfare' is the second single to be taken from Odette's much-awaited second studio album 'The Queen of the Lowlands', featuring guest vocals from Ninebarrow and accompanied by a stunning music video on YouTube - please help support it by buying the new single here!
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First Single Release: 'Hourglass' plus airtime on BBC Radio 2's Folk Show!
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'Hourglass' the first single off Odette's new solo album The Queen of the Lowlands, is now out and available on all online platforms - and has also just had a spin on Mark Radcliffe's Folk Show on BBC Radio 2! Watch the beautiful brand new music video on YouTube and please help support it by buying/owning the track HERE!
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New trio single & official music video for 'My Loves' in Germany' 8/5/2025
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Following the success of their five-star reviewed debut album 'Flowers', Michell, Pfeiffer & Kulesh are releasing the album's driving opening track - My Love's in Germany as a single, accompanied by its official live music video! The release date (8th May 2025) also marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, with the song being an impassioned plea for an end to all wars. Combining traditional lyrics alongside Burns' and self-penned additions, the English/German/Russian folk trio send out a powerful and heartfelt message. To buy the stunning album, click here!
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New Trio Album 'Flowers' - released summer 2024
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Odette's new folk trio Michell, Pfeiffer & Kulesh are delighted to announce the release of their 5-star reviewed debut album 'Flowers'. This stunning album features notable contributions from Phil Beer, Johnny Dyer, Marina Osman and Katrina Davies and is expertly produced by Jason Emberton. Get your copy here.
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“Beautiful harmonies enhanced by being sung in three different languages... Carries messages of peace and female empowerment…” - Folk London ★★★★★
“Beautiful... Folksongs that tell stories of female empowerment and a desire for peace... As relevant as ever in our current times”
- Morning Star ★★★★★
“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 ★★★★
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Winners at The Great British Folk Festival 2023
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Odette's exciting new folk trio, Michell, Pfeiffer & Kulesh (alongside Daria Kulesh and Karen Pfieffer) were winners at the Great British Folk Festival Introducing Stage by public vote this year! Visit the website: www.michellpfeifferkulesh.com
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Midwinter Sessions with Show of Hands
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Odette is delighted to have been invited to take part in The Show Of Hands & Friends Dartmoor Midwinter Sessions! Featuring an all star line-up of musicians including Show of Hands, Miranda Sykes, Seth Lakeman, Jim Causley, Geoff Lakeman & Rob Murch, Paul Downes, Odette Michell, Chris Hoban and James Studholme, the Concert is now available on DVD at www.showofhands.co.uk/shop
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Odette at Celtic Connections
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Odette was invited to take part in this years Celtic Connections on the legendary Danny Kyle Stage! To catch her set including an interview with Liz Clark and songs from her album, tune in to Celtic Music Radio at 7.30pm on Jan 19th!
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Awards & Nominations
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Odette is delighted to have won Female Artist Of The Year at the 2019 FATEA Awards! Following in the footsteps of previous winners Kitty Macfarlane and Cara Dillon, respectively, this is a prestigious award with a noteworthy history.
Odette was also nominated for a 2020 Folking Award in the 'Rising Star' category.​
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Cover Girl - Folk London Magazine!
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Odette is thrilled to have made it to the front cover of Folk London Magazine for the Dec-Jan 2020 edition!
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Odette Michell is an award-winning British singer-songwriter, guitarist and bouzouki player with a rich foothold in the folk tradition. In 2019, Odette released her debut album The Wildest Rose to positive acclaim followed by an extensive tour and a string of live interviews. The album featured notable musical contributions from Phil Beer (Show of Hands), and Toby Shaer (Cara Dillon, Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys), and was named by fRoots Magazine as "one of the stand-out debuts of 2019".
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In 2020, Odette won Female Artist Of The Year at the 2019 FATEA Awards, following in the footsteps of previous winners Kitty Macfarlane and Cara Dillon respectively, and was touted as one of RNR Magazines Top Picks For The Year in 2020. Odette was also nominated for a Rising Star Award at the 2020 Folking Awards that same year and in January 2021 was invited to perform at Celtic Connections as part of the legendary Danny Kyle Open Stage.
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A dynamic and prolific live performer, Odette has performed alongside the likes of Show of Hands, and opened for folk legends Martin Carthy, Phil Beer, Nancy Kerr, Boo Hewerdine and Reg Meuross amongst others.
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Odette accompanies herself on guitar, bouzouki and the occasional accordion, touring both solo and as a duo with accompaniment from BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award Finalist Charlie Wild, as well as with her two trio collaborations The Honeybees, and Michell, Pfeiffer & Kulesh. Odette's much anticipated second studio album 'The Queen of the Lowlands' is due for release in June 2025, the first single of which was played on BBC Radio 2's The Folk Show and is accompanied by a stunning music video filmed by Matt Fleming.