Freya Ward

Freya Ward is a multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter from Devon. She is one third of <a href="spotify:artist:3y2Dvykabi8ukmsWAmWor2" data-name="Sylvan Weekends">Sylvan Weekends</a>.

BBC Introducing say &#39;absolutely beautiful&#39;. Fresh on the Net say &#39;Freya’s rich tone and exceptional vocal control has me hooked&#39;. She&#39;s been described as &#39;one to watch&#39;, &#39;authentic work of truth and beauty&#39; (Americana UK) and &#39;an emotionally evocative rising singer-songwriter&#39; (Fatea Magazine.) Indie Band Guru say &#39;Ward&#39;s sound is too refined to be this new&#39;.

Freya&#39;s music is becoming known for its captivating lyrical storytelling and her crystal-clear authentic vocals; she has drawn comparisons to <a href="spotify:artist:7B2edU3Q7btJoNsoHCNohM" data-name="Laura Marling">Laura Marling</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:7D8LuVnlyu91ndcPe70j7S" data-name="Jade Bird">Jade Bird</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:5schNIzWdI9gJ1QRK8SBnc" data-name="Ben Howard">Ben Howard</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:5G49Sq5mMzAkGL4ZP6eVPY" data-name="The Staves">The Staves</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:2BpAc5eK7Rz5GAwSp9UYXa" data-name="The Tallest Man On Earth">The Tallest Man On Earth</a>. She&#39;s a rising folk artist at the very start of an exciting musical journey.

Freya overcame her performance stage fright, after working with the legendary <a href="spotify:artist:4AP9UXcQ9PWrnHsR8vnwsE" data-name="London Contemporary Voices">London Contemporary Voices</a>, and singing backing vocals for <a href="spotify:artist:6Xb4ezwoAQC4516kI89nWz" data-name="Imogen Heap">Imogen Heap</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:2wY79sveU1sp5g7SokKOiI" data-name="Sam Smith">Sam Smith</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:5G49Sq5mMzAkGL4ZP6eVPY" data-name="The Staves">The Staves</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:5NCKpzuowtihcIrIHFjKbJ" data-name="Nitin Sawhney">Nitin Sawhney</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:5K9Px0eeCuYatmBGFfhSOA" data-name="Orlando Weeks">Orlando Weeks</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:08LrhaMKwKuGbB9XHBEjXF" data-name="Manu Delago">Manu Delago</a> and many more.

Freya is also a pianist, releasing instrumental tracks under the moniker <a href="spotify:artist:2fjFlSNzZiHwk2psCbLID6" data-name="Freya Lily">Freya Lily</a> - drawing comparisons to <a href="spotify:artist:69lxxQvsfAIoQbB20bEPFC" data-name="Philip Glass">Philip Glass</a> and more, and gaining BBC Radio 6 airplay.

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