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Simon Mayor & Hilary James backstage at Cropredy Festival 2005 talk about their instruments during an impromptu interview with Stuart Barry of http://www.digital-dimensions.co.uk

Simon Mayor is one of the worlds leading mandolin virtuosos and composers for the instrument as well as a fine guitarist, fiddle player and wit.

Hilary James elegant singing is regarded as one of the purest singing voices to be found on the English musical stage. Quintessentially English, they easily cross the great musical divides from British ballads to blues and Berlioz.

They have that rare ability that allows them to perform a truly diverse array of music with respect and affection held together by humorous introductions.

Their repertoire encompasses folk, traditional, Celtic, swing, blues and classical music richly illustrated by a diverse range of instruments from mandolin, guitar, banjo's, ukuleles, double bass and Hilary's famous giant mandobass - the latter generates a lot of interest at performances.

Simon Mayor's website: http://www.mandolin.co.uk
Hilary James' website: http://www.folksong.co.uk
Mandolinquents' website: http://www.mandolinquents.com
Gerald Garcia's website: http://www.geraldgarcia.com
Label - Acoustics Records http://www.acousticsrecords.co.uk

Video: Stuart Barry of http://www.digital-dimensions.co.uk