Narthen are a foursome comprising Barry Coope, Lester Simpson, Jo Freya and Fi Fraser. A scintillating teaming of four seasoned and highly talented performers – a lively, eclectic CD from a vibrant quartet; a memorable and life-affirming set.
When Coope Boyes and Simpson announced the release of Coda in 2016, they described their tenth album as “a concluding event … a farewell to touring.” FRUK catches up with them to talk about the past & the future.
Twenty-three years on from their debut album, Coope Boyes & Simpson announce their tenth solo album ‘CODA: A concluding event’ and announce their farewell tour.
The Ballads of Child Migration is an album of brand new songs from some of Britain’s finest folk musicians inspired by these heart breaking true stories and coincides with a new exhibition taking place at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum of Childhood.
Simon witnesses a night of Coope Boyes & Simpson ‘In Flanders Fields’ Tour. A brilliantly conceived and executed show, making clear the message of remembrance as the motive to end wars.
Jim Boyes talks exclusively to FRUK as Coope Boyes & Simpson are about to embark on a UK tour featuring a selection of material from their extraordinarily powerful In Flanders Fields.
With 20 years of Peace Concerts Coope Boyes & Simpson have channelled their amazing repertoire into ‘In Flanders Fields’, creating a poignant remembrance and a prayer for peace.
