Chodompa Music

Geoff Coombs (aka Glyph Owenson) formed free improvising duo Alas Poor Bruin with saxophonist Steve Kettley (Cauld Blast Orchestra, Salsa Celtica) in 1970. They recently returned to celebrate their Golden Jubilee with an online collaboration. He later played with synth pioneers Zorch and avant-rock bands the Reasonable Strollers (with Mat Fraser on drums) and Kip … Read more

Jo May originally trained as an orchestral percussionist at the Royal College of Music and has played with many orchestras including the BBC Symphony Orchestra and English National Ballet. A trip to Sidmouth Folk Festival sparked her imagination and her enthusiasm for traditional music. It changed her direction and opened her career up to new … Read more

Jo Freya is a renowned traditional singer who hasperformed internationally across a huge range of musical styles. She is also a composer and plays soprano and tenor sax, clarinets and traditional whistles. A maverick instrumentalist on the folk scene, she is passionate about the music she plays and she adores the collaborative meeting of creative … Read more

Sarah Allen is best known as a founder member of award-winning flute-based Anglo-Irish folk band, Flook. Flook have toured the world for the past 25 years invigorating the folk scene with their mix of traditional tunes and contemporary beats. Though originally classically trained, Sarah’s first outings as a professional musician saw her playing alongside legendary … Read more