FOLK: Rising star at Willows

Flossie Malavialle is a singer whose fans include such luminaries as Allan Taylor, Colum Sands and Vin Garbutt.

A new name to the UK folk scene, she has been widely tipped as a superstar of the future.

Originally hailing from France, where she worked as an English teacher, Flossie came to the UK in 2000, where she swapped roles and began teaching French.

Having always sung in her native country, Flossie began performing regularly in her local folk clubs, and such was her popularity that since that time she has released no less than five albums.

Flossie is highly respected by many of the folk scene's biggest names, moving Allan Taylor to describe her as "inspiring" and state that "she even sings my songs better than me".

Stylistically, Flossie's repertoire is comparable with artistes such as Eva Cassidy, encompassing traditional and contemporary folk, lots of "old favourites", hints of jazz and even the occasional song in French.

Perhaps most notable for her awe-inspiring voice, able to veer from warm, gentle, emotive and soulful to gutsy and powerful, Flossie is also a great guitarist, with a sparkling personality, and is certain to serve up a truly magical performance when she makes her Willows debut.

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