This is… we haven’t checked… we’re pretty sure… the first song we’ve featured that draws on the history of the development of the complex relationship between women and medicine throughout history and in particular the role that early female pioneers took in the recognisable medical professions. Which goes to show that there is no end of untapped themes for music made in the Americana genre. ‘Curious Mixtures‘ is taken from the new album ‘Fragile Creatures‘, which Hannah explains “is both an offering and a tribute to female pioneers in medicine; and an endeavour to honour, and give voice to, the unsung heroines in the history of our health. What struck me most during the research and creation of this album was the deeply ingrained, sinister nature of myth and misconception surrounding women’s health, and the harmful, cyclical dismissal of experiences; decade after decade, century after century, often reinforced by outdated and dangerous practices. My hope is that listeners will not only be intrigued by these stories but also inspired to dig deeper and empowered to challenge the systems that have long ignored or misrepresented women’s voices, as this dismissal remains so prevalent today.”
The album, the second from the Liverpool-born now Bristol-based singer, will be released on the 25th of April, via Xtra Mile Recordings.
