Anita Best
Country of origin:
Canada
Type of music generally:
Traditional folk music
Status:
Most recent release, Crosshanded (1997)
See also:
Wikipedia's entry on Anita BestThe Ectophiles' Guide entry for Anita Best and Pamela Morgan
Comparisons:
Simply presented traditional folk music like Eliza Carthy, Martin Carthy, Waterson:Carthy, Cordelia's Dad's a cappella songs, and her work with Pamela Morgan as Anita Best and Pamela Morgan
Covers/own material:
Traditional music
General comments:
Anita Best has a strong, assured voice and her strong love for traditional material is clear in her work. Delightful! (Neile)
Recommended first album:
Crosshanded is the only solo material currently available.
Recordings:
Crosshanded (1997)
Crosshanded
Release info:
1997—Amber Music—9804-2
Availability:
Canada, and by mail order
Ecto priority:
Highly recommended for fans of traditional music
Group members:
Anita Best—vocals
Produced by:
Pamela Morgan
Comments:
Great a cappella renderings of traditional Newfoundland folk songs (Celtic in origin). Anita Best has a lovely voice, and if you like simply presented traditional music, get this disc! The material is wonderful as is the presentation. (Neile)
Further info:
Anita Best also works with French Newfoundlanders Bernard Felix and Norman Formanger as well as guitarist Sandy Morris.
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